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    Turning a EXE File Back into ACCDB

    Just a quick questions.



    Is it possible to reverse a database after it has been converted into an executable file?

    Thanks

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    No. Must have the original accdb to modify db then reissue as accde.
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    Damn!

    Thanks for the speedy reply June.

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    Just did a quick test. I was able to modify a table (added a new field) and query but other objects and the VBA are not available for modification.
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    there are people out there who claim to be able to do it. see this link for someone who advertises the service

    http://www.everythingaccess.com/mdeconversion.asp

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    I should have said 'No, unless you want to pay for it.' I have no idea if they really can but given them benefit of the doubt.
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    An mde or accde is not an exe.
    You cannot reverse the process. Not even when you pay.
    Tables and queries are never protected.
    Try to import from the mde or accde to see what's possible.

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    I also tested that. Only tables and queries are available for import.

    How would db become a .exe file?
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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