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Database now opens as read-only

Anonymous
2010-12-08T17:20:06+00:00

Access 2003 now opens as read only - it was not opened this way, properties box for ead only is not checked off - what would cause this and how do I change?

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-10-23T00:16:42+00:00

    What is useless from the reply?  I gave several troubleshooting ideas with which one can work with. It isn't always the same solution for a problem as many of those can be the cause and, if corrupt, there are limited options available. SMH

    And as we are all volunteers here,  don't look a gift horse in the mouth because we don't need to even try to help.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-10-22T22:13:23+00:00

    More useless information. Why can't you people just answer a question that is asked? I have the same problem. The database is not corrupt; it opens fine on the server. "I don't have the foggiest idea" is a perfectly good answer, or, better yet, don't answer if you don't know. You just waste our time, and I can't tell you how frustrating this is but maybe you get the picture from this reply.

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-12-08T17:52:24+00:00

    The database is located on the server and the entire database is now read only.  I was entering/changing data this morning and closed as usual, but when I opened it up again it notitified me in a pop up that the database was read only.  Not sure what happened.  Everyone has full permissions on that folder.  The file is not split, only two people access it.

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  4. Anonymous
    2010-12-08T17:29:11+00:00

    Also, when you say "Access 2003 now opens as read only" do you mean that all forms are read-only, or is this problem only with a certain form?

    In addition to Bob's questions, has the database been moved by writing it to a CD and then transferring onto another machine? Many CD writer set the Read-Only property when files are copied. You can go into Windows Explorer and right-click on the file name and check its properties.

    Linq ;0)>

    There's always more than one way to skin a cat!

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  5. Anonymous
    2010-12-08T17:22:16+00:00

    Is this on a network drive?  If so, does everyone have full - read/write/delete permissions on that folder?

    Second - is this split(if for multiple people it should be with a copy of the frontend on their machine)?

    Bob Larson Former Access MVP (2008-2010)

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