database not working

[vols77]

I have sent a database via e-mail and the end user is able to open the database but nothing works. It is as if the vba coding has become disabled.

I do know that his computer does not have a printer and I have heard that if there is not a default printer that access may not work correctly.

Is this what could be happening? If so, is there away to get around this problem of no printer?

I have tried e-mailing the same e-mail to myself and I am able to open and use the database with no problem.

 

[jedraw]

Does the email recipient have MS Access on his/her PC?
They will need it to run your database.

 

[vols77]

Yes. they have access. The same version as I have on my PC. - I probabaly should have mentioned that before.... sorry.

 

[jedraw]

The lack of a printer won't stop Access from opening the database. Obviously it's a problem if you want to print a report...

When the person receives the email and copies the attached database to some location, is the database really there?

[We have rules where I work where the mdb (database file) is stripped by the spam/virus filters.]

If the file gets there intact, what is the person doing - step by step?
How big is the database?

 

[PHV]

What is the macro security level ?

Hope This Helps, PH.
FAQ219-2884
FAQ181-2886

 

[vols77]

Macro security level.... good thought.... I really do not know what the security level is on his PC..... If I remember correctly, he needs to go to:Tools / Macro / security.

Am I correct in saying that he needs to make his the same that I have mine? - especially since I am able to run the db?


I am going ahead with this idea but please let me know if my thought on the security setting level is correct. Also, since he has opened and not been able to work on it, if he changes his level will he be able to use the new level with the DB or is it a "one time shot" per DB?