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    theosgood is offline Advanced Beginner
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    Password Won't Work - How to fix?

    Access 2007
    I created a new database. Followed instructions from MS website to create a password on the database

    Open database in Exclusive mode
    Database Tools
    Set Database Password
    wrote down password to use
    Entered password
    Verified password.

    Now when I try to open it, I get "Not a valid password" error.



    Tried opening it in exclusive mode but get the same error.

    Now what do I do? A lot of work is in the database and I can't get to it.

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    AlexHedley is offline Competent Performer
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    Password Won't Work - How to fix?

    Turn CAPS LOCK on then try again with the password.

    Another option is holding down shift when opening the db, bypasses some options.

    Create a new blank db and IMPORT the Objects from the original to the new.

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    theosgood is offline Advanced Beginner
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    Doh! Cap lock must have been on when I created the password. With it on and typing like it wasn't got me in. It's been a long day. Thanks.

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