Access shortcut

[jnt]

I am not able to open an Access 2000 database from a shortcut. When trying to
open a database from a shortcut, Access tries to locate/download something
from SR1 disc.

I am able to open the Access application and then open a database through
with Access.

I do not think having to install something from a disc is the answer. Any
answers or suggestions? Does anyone know of an MVP or Microsoft tech support
link that could answer the question. Thanks.

 

[Beth Melton]

Did you allow the installer to complete? It could be it needs to
rebuild the file associations or something along those lines.

Please post all follow-up questions to the newsgroup. Requests for
assistance by email can not be acknowledged.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP

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[jnt]

The problem occurs on several teammates computers as well.

I know there is a solution. This previously happened to me and I am not able
to remember what the solution was. I think I changed the default action from
open to something else for the .mdb file type (in Windows Explorer) and then
changed it back to open. That sounds like it's along the same lines as what
you're referring to below. I tried that this time and it didn't resolve the
problem. Do you think the Access Detect and Repair utilitily would solve the
problem?

Is the "post all follow-up questions" an out reply? I thought I did post my
question to a newsgroup.

 

[Beth Melton]

But did you allow the Windows Installer to run?

Also, the "please post all follow-up questions..." is just part of my
signature. You are accessing the newsgroups from the Microsoft
site which is just one of the many portals to the newsgroups. Most
access the newsgroups using a newsreader, such as Outlook Express,
which has the ability to reply directly to the author instead of
posting the newsgroup.

Please post all follow-up questions to the newsgroup. Requests for
assistance by email can not be acknowledged.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP

Word FAQ: http://mvps.org/word
TechTrax eZine: http://mousetrax.com/techtrax/
MVP FAQ site: http://mvps.org/