I'm running Access 2013. We have purchased an "canned" application.The database has been split. I'ts my understanding that any modifications that need to be made should be made to the back end of the database. When i attempt to open the back end of the database I get the following error message. As a test i created a few tables and forms and loaded them on my laptop, i split the database and linked the tables. I attempted to open the back end and got the same error. I'm a new user and beating my head against the wall. Thanks for the insight and the help. I do appreciate it.