ACCESS won't create an mde file - help! 2

[nsrw]

My application was developed in ACCESS2000 (front end) and the tables reside on a server (sql).

I've created an mde from the main app several times, always overwriting the previous one. Each time I get a user request to 'add this button, disable that feature", I create a new mde for distribution.

Suddenly I can't. I get an error message
..." unable to create mde file" -

I'm in BIG trouble. Please can someone help?????

 

[rasETL]

Without knowing additional information, I don't think anyone can help you.

1. Have you tried creating it under a different name?
2. Have you tried saving it in a different folder just in case the error is occurring due to a security issue.
3. Have you compacted the Access Database prior to the mde creation?

Try one of those - it may help???

Other thoughts

Is an error message showing up in Event Viewer?
Is there any other info available when the error is displayed???

 

[nsrw]

Dear Rasanders,

Thank you for your response, and tips. I had tried all 3 suggestions before, to no avail. The problem however, was not my application - rather, the cause was my new PC. Some registry files/libraries were missing. Once that was fixed, my application compiled without any problem and I was able to continue.

Many thanks again,
NSRW

 

[bonopips]

Dear nsrw,

I get your same problem creating MDE files.
What are the registry files/libraries missing that you fixed? And how?

thank a lot, Bonopips

 

[KornGeek]

bonopips,
Try opening one of your modules and viewing the code. Then go to Tools->References and check for any missing references. This is the leading cause of compilation issues under Access.

I have received similar issues when trying to create an mde file on a network drive. For some reason, it always fails if I try to do this, so instead I create it on my desktop and then move it to the network drive. (This is one of those issues that is inconvenient, but not enough of a problem for me to get me to troubleshoot it.)