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    RichardJK is offline Novice
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    Unable to remove password from Access 2016

    I have found how to remove the password in various online searches but after opening the database in exclusive mode, I do not have an option to Decrypt, only to Encrypt.


    Without the Decrypt option I have no way to change or remove the existing password.

    This database started development in Access 2007 and has been successively upgraded to the current (2016) version.

    Any help greatly appreciated

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    An interesting issue. If you have the password and can access the database. Can you export its contents to a new database that does not contain a password?

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    gtsolid is offline Novice
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    Hi, I have also this problem.
    Any idea how to solve the problem?
    How can I export tables, query, etc.. on a new db?

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    Hi
    I would try Importing all objects into a new database.

    The Export option will only do 1 Object at a time.
    You can PM me if you need further help.
    Good Reading https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/off...on-description

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    gtsolid is offline Novice
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    Quote Originally Posted by mike60smart View Post
    Hi
    I would try Importing all objects into a new database.
    I get this when trying to import:
    I'm using the same password that successfully opens the original db

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    Hi gtsolid

    Can you upload a zipped copy of the Db with the password?
    You can PM me if you need further help.
    Good Reading https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/off...on-description

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    gtsolid is offline Novice
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    Quote Originally Posted by mike60smart View Post
    Can you upload a zipped copy of the Db with the password?
    I solved exporting queries. thank you all!

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