Database Access Setting?

[Bob Bonta]

Does anyone know if there is an MSAccess database setting
I can turn on or off which prevents a user from gaining
exclusive access to the mdb?

I have a tool (non-Microsoft product) which uses an MDB
backend. When it accesses the database, a .ldb file is
created and it opens it exclusively. The exclusive open
may not necessarily be intentional but a default action.
If I can do something to ensure the database is never
opened exclusively, I may be able to have a 2nd process
access the database without receiving the error I'm
getting.

Any assistance would be GREATLY appreciated!

RSB