i am unable to open *.mdb database

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AKHLAD - 18 Sep 2004 13:15 GMT

hi there
i am trying to open already available Acess Database Northwind but UNABLE
to open AND Error messaGE IS DISPLYED LIKE THAT.
--The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and
another user are attempting to change the same data at the same time. (Error
3197)--

PLEASE HELP ME HOW CAN I OPEN THIS MDB FILE.
THANKS
AKHLAD S NIZAMI
DUBAI

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Thilo Immel - 20 Sep 2004 07:51 GMT

>hi there
>i am trying to open already available Acess Database Northwind but UNABLE
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>AKHLAD S NIZAMI
>DUBAI

Sometimes this error message is a sign of corruption. Maybee it's
possible to reinstall the sample databases Northwind from the install
CD?

Regards

Thilo Immel
The Access Druid www.atroplan.com

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