Access 2002 the file is located outside

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Then I get this message This file is located outside your intranet or on an untrusted site. I asked the customer if the tables are "real" tables or "links" to external files but was told that there are NO linked tables Why can't I open this file? This file is located outsid your intranet or on an untrusted site.

Microsoft Access will not ope the file due to potential security problems. To open the file, cop it to your machine or an accessible network location. I checked each of the causes mentioned and although my system DID have one of the items checked, upon unchecking the checkbox I still cannot open the file The file is MCA1.

In the "General" tab, click "Unblock" Please let me know if this resolves the problem. Access security error I have the same error message - trying to open a file on a network share laptop in the same office. Thanks Dara Vista too This problem appears on Vista and the Unblock button works here too. Post reply. Ask a Question Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

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Can't open access file. Aug 17, Access - error, database on untrusted network location. Mar 4, May 5, Nov 4, Microsoft access cannot open this file. Oct 16, The folder is accessible and visible. Suprisingly, I can copy the database from the network computer in which it resides and paste it into the machine from which I am operating. Once it is on my machine, the database can be opened. I checked the security settings of the Internet zones on my computer.

The 'intranet' security setting is set at 'medium-low'. Pls help!! Follow Post Reply. Look up article on the Microsoft Knowledgebase.

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All rights reserved. Covered by US Patent. Come for the solution, stay for everything else. Welcome to our community! I am getting the following error message when I try to open my Access db. MS Access will not open file due to potential security problems.