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Access Password Backdoor

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I have an Access database that was created by another programmer.&nbsp;&nbsp;He has the database password protected ( and maybe encrypted).&nbsp;&nbsp;I need to get to the data, and the programmer no longer works here.<br><br>Any Ideas on how I can get the database open???
 
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Try holding down the shift key when you click on the file name and keep it down until the database opens.&nbsp;&nbsp;This usually overrides passwords and securities and opens the database.
 
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WebGodiva<br><br>Thanks, but I've tried that and a variety of other combinations since that did not work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Any other ideas??
 
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Have you tried creating a new database and importing the information from the old? <p>John Vogel<br><a href=mailto:johnvogel@computerwiz.net>johnvogel@computerwiz.net</a><br><a href= Home Page</a><br>Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life:<br>
Without the Way there is no going;<br>
Without the Truth there is no knowing;<br>
Without the Life there is no living. —Anon.
 
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Yes, I have tried to import the data into Access and a variety of other programs including Crystal Reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;The &quot;Enter Database Password&quot; screen is the only response I get.
 
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Go to ASK JEEVES UK, type in 'Password Recovery' and you will be surrounded by addresses for recovery tools that will do the job, such as 'Access Data'.&nbsp;&nbsp;You may have to pay for programs but sure will be worth it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Couldnt help me out with the 'Right Truncating'&nbsp;&nbsp;problem identified in Robert1 could you ?
 
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Further my previous answer - was trawling thru to look for answers on my truncating problem and apparently&nbsp;&nbsp;password problems are well covered in FAQ's.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just enter 'Password' in the search window there.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Regards
 
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Robert1<br><br>Thanks for the info.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'll check it out as well as your truncating issue.<br>
 
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