Is there a way I can get into Access links to tables in a SQL Server Express
database (.mdf file)? I have tried Get External Data>Link tables but .mdf is
not one of the available file type options. I tried experimenting with
choosing the option ODBC Databases() but this leads ...

ms access 2007,
using a simple filter to show certain records, based on value in a combobox
what happens:
1) form loads, all records are visible-------good

If i disable my menu and format bars in startup... then how do i get back
into start up to view them again.

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I have a real estate database in Access 2003. The client wants to upload
photos to an FTP site then have a hyperlink field in the table to link to a
folder. I have created automated hyperlinks when a client saves an individual
file using a standatrd naming convention and common ...

I have a database front-end that has recently jumped from a lowely 3mb
to over 50mb.  Is there anything normal that can cause this to
happen?  The file in question contains only forms, reports, and
queries.  All of the tables are split between 3 seperate back-ends,

Is it possible to apply a find command button for an entire report (inclusive
of sub forms)? The find command button I have created only finds results
based on the main form, regarless of where I place the cursor, i.e., in a
field within a sub form. It's search results does not ...

I recently upgraded to Access 2007 from 2003.  When I open the application
the CPU goes and stays at 50% (dual processor CPU) even when sitting and
doing nothing on the title screen.  Strangely, when I open the options dialog
box the processor goes back to zero, but reverts to ...

I'm not sure if this is the appropriate place for a post of this
query
- but I'll try anyway.
At my workplace I have installed 2 Buffalo Terastation Pro II

i need to set up a database that will track all employee's credit hours on a
per pay period basis...I also need running totals by department...the catch
is... if an employee moves to a new department, the old hours need to stay
with the old department...how do I set this up?

Hi.I can't watch in "Youtube" or "Vbox7" for a week and I wonder why.Please
for your help.

I am developing an application which will print checks. Does a anyone have a
formula or function which will request a starting ckeck number and increment
it to display on the check as they are printed?
Thanks.

After I placed a database on a network, everyone was prompted to enter their
log in, which is not what I wanted . I deleted it and it's security
information and now I want to know how to restore the securities so I can use
it again.

In my table I have a field for FirstName and one for LastName.  On a Query, I
need to show LastName, FirstName.  I tried adding the below to the Query
Field, but it does not come up correctly
Associate: [LastName] And [FirstName]

I am creating an Access database for a client. At the moment it is located on
one computer which is on a network. What is necessary in terms of licensing
if it would be deemed helpful for other people on the network to be able to
open the single database  from their location?