Article ID: 927844
Article Last Modified on 4/26/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Office Access 2003
- Microsoft Access 2002 Standard Edition
- Microsoft Access 2000 Standard Edition
SYMPTOMS
When multiple users try to use Windows Explorer or a shortcut to open a Microsoft Access database that has already been opened by a user, the users experience one of the following symptoms:
- Nothing occurs.
- An hourglass appears for several seconds, and then nothing occurs.
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use one of the following methods.
Method 1: Modify the shortcut
In the target of the shortcut, include the path of MSAccess.exe.
Method 2: Open the database in Access
Follow these steps:
- Start Microsoft Access.
- Open the database.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Additional query words: "Not able to open database" , "hour glass appears", access failed to launch, shortcuts not working, database not opening
Keywords: kbtshoot kbprb KB927844
