Hi all,

I'm having a few problems with a shared access 97 db.  I have the
database split with the tables on the server and everything else in
"client" front ends with links to the tables, e.g.
\\10.31.42.10\db\mydb.mdb but the whoever opens their front end first
appears to have exclusive access to the database.  Anyone else who
tries to open the database can open it to a certain extent (as long as
the form in question has no data on it, e.g. the switchboard, splash
screen, etc.) but then gets the error 'Run Time error '3045' the file
is already in use' whenever someone tries to open any data bearing form
or query (or anything with data for that matter).

I've created several access applications that in some cases were
considerably more complex and in some cases less so similar to this in
the past with no problems and have followed the same procedures I
always have but to no avail.  Everyone has the correct permissions to
the server as anyone can use the db but only one at a time.

I know this would always be more beneficial to create an application
like this in SQL Server but unfortunately, the company I'm creating
this for only has access 97 and that's it.  So if anyone knows why this
may be occurring (sic) then I'd appreciate a little help.

Many thanks, D...