In all the information I have read for securing access..I have to found an answer to these 3 little question: (1) After saying yes to Secure a database, is it better to leave the name as SecuredB.mdb, or change the file name? (2) Once we have created this secure dB, do we begin to enter the groups and users into the old dB or the new SecuredB? and finally (3) The users' SHORTCUT will point to the old dB or the new SecuredB? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO ANSWER A NOVICE'S QUESTIONS! "Try everything at least once."