Access won't create sysem.mdw file automaticlly or manually why?

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Guest

I can't create access databases because I keep getting cant find system.mdw file.

Access won't create sysem.mdw file automaticlly or manually when I go to the security section and Try
Why?
PS: I'm using xp with sp2 and MS access 2003 with sp 1

TIA
 
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Arvin Meyer

The system.mdw file is installed, not created. You can duplicate or change
an existing one when you implement security. The file normally resides at:

C:\Windows\system32\system.mdw

C:\Windows being the systemroot
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Damien McBain

Arvin said:
The system.mdw file is installed, not created. You can duplicate or
change an existing one when you implement security. The file normally
resides at:

C:\Windows\system32\system.mdw
Click to expand...

Mine's in C:\Program Files\Common Files\System
(Win2ksp4 Access 2000)

Can you find the file by searching your computer?

If so, try running the program WRKGADM.EXE (search for it, mine's in
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033). This will enable you to join
a (the) workgroup.

If you can't find system.mdw try searching for *.mdw and try to join another
which may be on your computer.
 
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