Access A Database With Multiple Users

Multiple Users Can't Open Same Access Database
Greetings. When I create an Access database on my company's "secure" server (through a PIX box), I get this message in a dialog box when I try to open the database again: "Open File - Security Warning. Do you want to open this file?" It then gives the file Name, Publisher (unknown publisher), Type (Microsoft Office Access Application), and From (the file path and name). The bottom of the dialog box has this message: "While files from the Internet can be useful, this file type can potentially harm your computer. If you do not trust the source, do not open this software." When I click on the "Open" command button, the file opens just fine.

There are a couple of things going on here:

1) When I open this same database or any other Access database on another of my company's servers that is not protected by a PIX box, I do not get this dialog box.

2) When two users try to access an MS Access database on the "secure" server, the first user will get in, but the second user will not. The second user will not get ANY warning messages -- nothing happens. This occurs if the second user tries to open the database by either double-clicking on a shortcut on the desktop or by double-clicking on the file name in Windows Explorer. Note that the second user CAN access the same file if s/he starts up MS Access from scratch, and then chooses FILE>OPEN from the main menu.

My goal is to be able to let multiple users access the MS Access databases on the secure server by either double-clicking on the shortcut icon or by double-clicking on the file name in Windows Explorer.

I thought perhaps that the "unknown publisher" issue might be part of the problem on the secure server. So I created a certificate using the utility "SELFCERT", went into the database, went into Visual Basic (Ctrl-G), went into TOOLS>DIGITAL SIGNATURE and assigned the digital signature, and re-saved the file. I then exited the file, went back in, and the dialog box still pops up saying the file's publisher is "unknown publisher"! If I go back into Visual Basic, the database is clearly marked as digitially signed by me. I don't know why the initial dialog box is still showing that the file is not digitally signed.

If anyone has any thoughts about these issues (multiple users not being able to access the same Access database, and why my file is saying it is still not digitally signed), I would appreciate your input. FYI, I am on a Windows XP workstation and our company users Windows Servers.

Thanks,
David

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Multiple Users In One Database
Is Access set up to handle multiple people entering data into the same table?

We are processing returned mail and enter all the bad addresses into an Access table. The data is simply entered into the bare table. Can two people be doing this at once without the risk of compromising the data?

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Multiple Users One Database
Hi Guys

I wonder if anyone could give me some advice on a problem i have with an access database.

I have designed a database and a data input form to collect data that is input by workers, the problem i have is that only one person can enter a record at a time.

I curently use 2 replicated database's on two seperate computers and run the synchronisation once one person has finished so that all the changes are replicated to the 2 different databases

If there is any other easier way to accomplish this i would be very greatful if anybody can shed some light on the subject.

Thanks
Brad

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Trouble Opening Database For Multiple Users.
We have an access Database stored on a server that until now was only ever accessed by the one user. Now more users need to access it at the same time. However when a second user trys to open the database the error message "File Already in use appears". I did not create this database so have no idea how it was set up. I think it may have something to do with being opened up exclusively. Is there anyway around this by creating a short cut or changing any kind of propertties?

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Access Locking Up With Multiple Users
Hi,

I have a database that i created for our tech support team. I have split the database and have given the 3 users each a shortcut. I als e only installed Access Runtime on their machines.

The first user in pilot testing had no issues and we have just added the other 2 users. At first all was well. However, the 2 new users are now having periodic lock ups where they go to enter a new record and the dbase freezes on them. It seems to release itself in a few minutes, but this does not help my productivity.

My original user is still not having any trouble. Does anyone have any ideas of something that perhaps I missed? Everything I have read, suggests that 3 users should not have any trouble using a split dbase.

Is it runtime that may be causing this? I have considered going to full versions if need be, but then I would need to figure out how to lock it down better.

Thanks
Dave

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Troubleshooting Access Multiple Users
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I maintain the Access databases at the hospital that I work at. Last weekend, our server went down. Computer Services got a new server and reworked the networking permissions. However, Access will no longer allow more than one user to open the database at a time. This is a problem because we always have multiple users that need simultaneous access. The default is still "Open Shared" and I checked to ensure that the databases are not being opened exclusively. However, the message that I do get when a second user tries to open the database is:

The table 'MSysAccessObjects' is already opened exclusively by another user, or it is already open through the user interface and cannot be manipulated programmatically. (Error 3008) -

I understand that this message usually comes up when I try to open a table that is already being edited elsewhere. I have the record locks set to "edited record". However, this is a system file, so I am hesitant to make changes in it unless I know exactly what I am doing. This is a problem that we have never had before but for some reason was created after our server went down. I don't know why something changed or if this table is absolutely necessary. I am unsure where to start to solve the problem.

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Limitations Of Using Access With Multiple Users On Intranet
Hi,

I would like to use an Access database over an Intranet. What are the limitations of doing this? I want multiple individuals to be able to open forms and enter data. I would also want others to be able to run queries and reports on the database. Would I need to upsize to an Oracle database to run with multiple users? Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

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Ways To Make An Access Db Available To Multiple Remote Users?
Having researched further I am now under the impression that I can actually make my db available THROUGH my website i.e through the users browser (does this eliminate the need for Access to be installed on the users machine?). From what I can gather (and I am not at all clear with these things) there are several options :

Use SQL/mySQL etc etc as the b/e and then do something!?

Use PHP or ASP.NET to put the db onto the site and then do something?

Use DAP and then do something?

Now I am quite prepared to go away and learn more about these various methods (which is clearly needed) but i wanted advice first as time is of the essence and I don't want to do more than i have to YET!

Which is the EASIEST (a relative term I know!) method considering :

1) There will only be around 5-10 users to begin with (not all working simultaneously). This may increase to around 20-30 users within a year or two.
2) I know very little about SQL or scripting in ASP, PHP etc
3) My db holds around 7k records (will be upto 20k within a year), approx 15 tables, 25 Queries, 15 forms, 20 reports, 8 modules and 15 macros (must macros be converted to code before I can make mde files? I know I should convert them all to VB but they were so easy to use when i first started!)
4) Buying legal copies of MS Access (even the runtime version) is not cheap!
5) I could do with having it complete within a week!
6) All home users have broadband (1-2Mb) connections

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Multiple Users Trying To Access Reports With Append Queries ::Please Help::
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I have a dilema on my hands as I can't seem to figure out the best way to accomplish this. I created a database to handle all of our letters for my department in the company. The problem I am having is that we have 26 people who could possible access the database at the same time. The letters are created using a form. (not a problem with multi-users) When someone wants to print the letter the do a search either by "Letter Date", "Provider Name", "Provider Number", or "Group Name". I set it up so either one of these search queries append data into one table called "Letter Report Information" all 38 letters get there data from this 1 table. The problem I am having is that if John and Mary try to pull different/same letters at the same time or while one is viewing their letters the data is getting pushed onto the others Letter.

Example:

Mary goes to print her Welcome letter
John also goes to print his Denial letter at the same time

When John's letters show up.. the Denial letter shows up with his data, but also with Mary's Welcome letter data.

What can I do or what kind of query can i use to avoid this problem as it is becoming a very prominent issue? ::Please Help::

Thanks.

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Hosting The Access File On A Server And Having Multiple Remote Users
I am making a database to coordinate the activities of my band (how rock and roll!)...

Is there a way I can somehow host the file remotely, and have users (4 total) access that file through their own computer using access, so they can write, edit, delete records?

We have a db at my work that we use like this, accessing from multiple computers, though this is on a network drive.

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Unique "Unrecognized Database Format" Problem W/ Multiple Users
I have read through just about every post on this forum related to "Unrecognized Database errors" and have not found a solution to my direct problem.

Stats:
Database is running Access2K on all machines; db is on network location, no sharing issues or permission issues have been identified, no other databases in this network location have had this problem. also, we have tried compact-repair and also have tried re-creating the database and neither have proved successful.

I can open the database just fine if I am the only one opening it. If someone else tries to open it once I have it opened one of the following occurs:

1. Nothing. Hourglass appears for a split second, then nothing happens.
2. Error message "unrecognized database format "mydb.mdb"" appears. If I click OK and both users close the db, it can be opened just fine again by the first user. It doesn't matterwho opens it first, but the second user gets this message.

Any ideas why this is happening?

Thanks!

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Users Can Access Database But No Queries Or Buttons
I have an access database that is used as a front-end application to a sql server 2000 database. Users have adequate permissions to access database and functionalities but a few are receiving the following error message:

"Connection Failed. Invalid connection string attribute."

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Users Can Access Database But No Queries Or Buttons
I have an access database that is used as a front-end application to a sql server 2000 database. Users have adequate permissions to access database and functionalities but a few are receiving the following error message:

"Connection Failed. Invalid connection string attribute."

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Access To A Database Form For More Users At The Same Time
Hi, I created a database where everybody should insert his holiday plans and absence of business. the Database is linked and opens automatically the form when you click on the link on the pdf. But know it is not possible anymore that more than one person opens the file to insert the data. The mistake is: Could not lock file!
What do I have to do that more people can use the database at the same time (not only read-only) Thank you for the help

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Multiple Users
All,

I have database with user level security that works fine, but I have asked to place this database onto our secured network which means multiple users could have it open at any given time.

How can I setup this database to allow multiple users? I am very, very green at Access. Please don't say split the database...please! :eek:

debo

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Multiple Users
Please refresh my memory on how i can set up a database having about 10 users possibly making entrie at the same time. I am trying to make a small database for containing employee surveys.

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MDE And Multiple Users
I want to create and mde file in order for the users not to change any thing on my design, I will be uploading the file into my server and give them the path to access:

1.3 people (max) will be accessing the database, is that a problem or not?
2. I cant create an mde file I have to convert my db but I have read as well if I covert it to 2000 people who have lower or higher version wont be able to access it, how can I fix that?

Thanks.

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Multiple Users?
Hi,

I am trying to create a database that MULTIPLE users can log on and view the data.

Eg. I have a client list and have employed 5 ppl to call each one of my clients and confirm their details.

I have imported all the details into a table and just want users to simulataneously log on and click a "next record" button that will bring up the next "new" record with the details displayed on a form. of course the database will flag this record as "old" and which user called them.

Main thing is 5+ computers can connect to this database simultaneously and no record gets displayed more than once.

Can MS Access do this?

if it cant, would a vb front end located on each computer help?

Thanks for any suggestions!

Jon Cheah

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