Why is my database 'Read Only'?

[CathS]

A database was created on my PC at work and emailed to a friend, when I try to open it on my friends PC it just gives me a 'Read Only' option? Does anyone know why?

My pc at work is networked using Windows 2000 and Microsoft Access 2000, my friends pc is running on Windows XP with Microsoft Acces 2000.

 

[JaneB19]

This might sound silly, but it's worth a try? You decide!

Before opening the database have you tried going into the folder that the database is saved in on your friends computer and right click on the icon and select properties from the pop-up menu? If the Read-Only check box is selected, unselect it, then select OK. Then try opening the database and see if the Read-Only message appears.

Another way of solving it is copying the database, best to move it to another folder or directory and then carrying out the above procedure.

Just an idea! Hope it helps

Jane

[PC2]

 

[CathS]

Thanks Jane, will give it a try!

 

[CathS]

Tried Jane's tip, but unfortunately it didn't solve the problem. Does anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks very much
Cath

 

[JaneB19]

Sorry it didn't work. I can't think of anything else that you could try. Good luck

Jane



[PC2]

 

[darkwraith]

You could try creating a new empty database and importing all the contents (tables, queries, relationships, etc...) of your old db in it (file ->load external data ->import). So you should have a new db exactly like the old but now you should have all the permissions. Then cancel the old one and rename the new. I don't know if it works, it's just an idea,
Elena

 

[CathS]

Thanks Elena

Giving this a try, will let you know what happens!

Cath