I've tried opening the database from File>Open>Open Exclusive. The database will open but it is in shared mode. Everytime I try to make changes or assign permission to myself it tells me that I do not have administer permissions. How do I go in and regain access to this database that has no password set to it. I've also tried Tools>Options>Advanced to changed the mode to exclusive; and it seems to change but the floppy pic representing save is faded[no access]. Thank you for viewing. Your help is greatly appreciated!