Transfering tables, queries, forms and reports

J

jerryjo

I have created several databases with some functionality for editing the
data. I now want to transfer the via CD from my computer to another one. I
thought that burning a CD would be the easiest way. However, the files on
the CD are all "read only" files and I can't change their property to
"archive" so they can be used on the second computer. I am sure that there
is something rather simple to do to overcome this but I haven't been able to
find it. Thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
 
D

Douglas J. Steele

Files on CDs are always read-only. Once you copy the file to the new
computer, you should be able to change the property on the new computer's
hard drive.
 
P

PC Datasheet

Jerry,

Open Windows Explorer, go to the file and right click on the file. Open
properties and uncheck Read Only.
 
P

Pinikula

Although not a good thing, nice to know someone else is experiencing the
problem. I've tried to unlock the "Read Only"; unfortunately, it didn't
work. I'll try again tonight and check back tmw. In the meantime, might
there be another remedy?
 
P

Pinikula

Well, I tried it again and the same error message appeared:

Error Applying Attributes
An error occurred applying attributes to the file: {filename here}
Access denied.

Any assistance is very much appreciated!

[Application: Office 2000 Access.]
 
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