Cannot import/export or copy forms, macros etc

H

HollyS

A friend gave me her database to help her with (she barely knows access but has
been developing this for a while) .

When I try to import or export the forms (or even cut & paste them) I get this
message:

'The database has been placed in a state by user "Admin" on machine "XYZ" that
prevents it from being opened or locked.'

I have looked at the security stuff and I just can't see where this has been
"placed in this state"?? She says she never put a password on it - does anyone
have any ideas why I would have this problem?

Thanks in advance for any help!
 
S

Steve Schapel

Holly,

One possibility is that the database MDB file was open on her machine at
the time that she made the copy that she gave to you. Is the database
still working properly on her computer? Get her to give you another
copy, with the database closed, and try again.
 

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