Windows 10: Unable to open database in shared network folder

Hello again! I thought you'd be the guys who might be able to help me (as you're all geniuses!) You see, my works computer setup is only 3 PCs (One running W7 and two on W10) We have a sharing network folder (if that is the correct terminology to use) which houses our clients database (Access 2003!) The actual database is stored on a secondary partition on the machine running W7 it is then shared across the other two PCs - the problem I'm having is that the newer of the W10 machines (which I've just tried to set up today) isn't allowed access to the database in the shared folder.

All the machines are on the same network and the new PC can 'see' the main computer in My Computer. If I try and run the database I get this message (which is also the same one that I get if I try and open the database from the other (working) W10 machine with the main (W7) PC turned off) Does this mean that the newer W10 machine can't actually 'see' the main PC/shared folder?




As I was said before I have inputted the username and password from the main PC in network credentials and can see the PC in My Computer.....




Many thanks in advance

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Unable to open database in shared network folder

Hello again! I thought you'd be the guys who might be able to help me (as you're all geniuses!) You see, my works computer setup is only 3 PCs (One running W7 and two on W10) We have a sharing network folder (if that is the correct terminology to use) which houses our clients database (Access 2003!) The actual database is stored on a secondary partition on the machine running W7 it is then shared across the other two PCs - the problem I'm having is that the newer of the W10 machines (which I've just tried to set up today) isn't allowed access to the database in the shared folder.

All the machines are on the same network and the new PC can 'see' the main computer in My Computer. If I try and run the database I get this message (which is also the same one that I get if I try and open the database from the other (working) W10 machine with the main (W7) PC turned off) Does this mean that the newer W10 machine can't actually 'see' the main PC/shared folder?




As I was said before I have inputted the username and password from the main PC in network credentials and can see the PC in My Computer.....




Many thanks in advance

 

Unable to open database in shared network folder

You need to check permission on the share and the NTFS setting on the folder. Ar you connecting with a username and password thats on the database pc as by default it will pass details from 10 pc. Depending how its set up you can get problems with Access permission

 

?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

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Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

Important

If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
If you both use the same computer

You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
If both computers are on the same network

You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
Note

If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
If you want to share your files online

You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

Step-by-step procedure

If you don't want others to access your files

You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure
If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

Step-by-step procedure

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