valid path??

[dogguard62]

Trying to open Access and am getting an error message that says "the database is not a valid path. Make sure the path is spelled correctly and you are connected to the server on which the file resides.

[June7]

Is this a split design? You are opening frontend that is linked to backend on a file server?

[dogguard62]

I don't know if it is split design. Don't know what that means

[June7]

Did you build this db?

Split means the db is in two parts. The frontend has queries, forms, reports, code and links to tables in another file (the backend). The backend can be Access, Oracle, SQL, etc.

I think the error you cited is triggered with a split design when the frontend can't find the paths the table links are set with.

Hold down the shift key when opening the db. That should override any default code and settings. Do the tables have little arrows on the left edge in the navigation pane? Those arrows indicate a link.