Can a database (MDB or MDE) be restricted to a certain PC by using a serial
number or other identification in the PC and place that in a hidden table or
other control?
Thanks

I am about to create a database that will have 3 users.  It does not have to
be particularly secure but the client wants to be able to track which of the
3 users makes changes to any record.  I figured the easiest thing to do
would be to use the security wizard and then somehow ...

I have a data base that opens directly into a FORM that looks similar to -
but is not a switchboard.  It requires that you hold down the shift key, when
clicking to open the folder to access the design view and do any build.  How
did she set this up?

I set up the security on my database using the security wizard. It created a
shortcut on my desktop which works for me. I need to get that shortcut to
other users so that they can log on using the security mdw. How do I do that?
Is it as simple as copying the shortcut to their ...

I have set up my security on Access 2003.  One of the levels of security I
have set up I want to limit the users to not be able to delete any data.  
However, when I sign in as one of these limited users, I am still able to
update, insert, and delete any date even though on the ...

Hey there,
I've a form with some fields. when i fill all fields i want to duplicate
that record x times. How?
I thougt that i can have a independent field where i can write the number of

I've read the excellent post by Olduke many times that explains about the
need to set up a mdw file named differently from system.mdw.  However I've
never quite understood the last line of the post that reads:
"Don't forget to return the settings to System.mdw when the user logs ...

I am trying to implement RMS server with sharepoint in my office environment.
Environment:
Domain A: 1 RMS server
               1 Sharepoint Server

I would like to have only one user to be able to open the DB at a time.  
Right now I can have the DB open (working) and another user can open the same
DB and work in it at the same time.  I went into TOOLS/OPTIONS/ADVANCED/ and
changed the open mode to EXCLUSIVE but multiple ...

I am running Access XP on a Windows XP computer. When I change the user to be
a restricted user, I can no longer run Access. It asks me to log in, then
gives me an error of "Can't find file c:\documents and
settings\username\application data\microsoft\access\system.mdw. This file ...

I have an Access 2007 accdb database that I developed on a network drive for
a specific user.  The network drive is one she has had permission to use.  I
set the location of the database as a Trusted location for her using her
Trust Center configuration within her Access 2007.  

Hi, all,
I've got a secured Access 2003 db w/3 users set up as Admins.  The Admins
also have Modify Design permission on all tables/queries.  
For some reason, my database won't allow anyone in the Admins group other

After Office 2003 SP3 is applied, MS Access 2003 requires Full Control
permissions to properly compact a database.  This means changing permissions
all over my network shares from "Modify" to "Full Control".  Tech Support
says that this is a "Security Enhancement" in Access 2003 ...

I have this big database and now I need to change ALL the users names.
Is there a way to rename a user name, or do I have to delete and add
it again (I DO NOT want to do this)?
I know how to change the password, but I have no idea about the user

My application is split into FE, BE. The FE is saved as MDE and resides in
the user's workstation while the BE is saved as MDB and resides in a Shared
folder on the server mapped to a drive letter in all workstations.
All the user have access to the Mapped Drive and the folder ...