Using Access2003 to link to Paradox DB files

[BudProd]

I have used an Access 2003 MDB to link to two .db files in a Paradox Database while the PC is running with Windows XP.
The Paradox Database is located within a sub-folder in "Program Files". There has been no problem, so far.



I have now transferred both the Access MDB and the Paradox database to a new PC running with Vista Home Premium.
The Paradox Database is located within C:\Users\Public\Public Documents (by the Program which normally reads/writes to them, and still works) and the Access MDB is located in a sub-folder on a D:\ Drive.

I can open the MDB and attempt to re-link to the .db files, but an error is flagged up by the Linked Table Manager "Unexpected error from external database driver (11265)" with an OK button to close.

I have tried copying the Database and the Access MDB together to a folder on the D:\ drive, but the same error message appears.

I am unable to find any mention of this message in Microsoft Knowledgebase - can anybody advise, please?

[SoftwareMatters]

If you haven't already I would check all your permissions. Are you logged in as admin on the Vista machine?

[BudProd]

I have only recently purchased a PC running Vista Home Premium and am the only person using it.
I am an Administrator on the PC, but am still a little confused about permissions.
I have tried to give permission for 'everything' on files and folders, but am not clear how that all fits!
Is it possible that, since Self-cert.exe will not allow me to generate and save a certificate on this PC (unlike when I was running XP on a previous PC), this can affect what I am trying to do?

[BudProd]

My Grandson has come up with the answer - To turn User Account Control OFF.
This allows the "Linked Table Manager" to do its job without interference from Vista's security! !