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Excel retrieving data from Access in Read-Only directory

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pfan

pfan

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Sep 26, 2001
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Hello.

I have an Excel file that retrieves data from Access. It works fine except when the directory that the .mdb resides is set to read-only (or is on a CD).

When I run my code I get "Run-Time Error '3050': Could Not Lock File."

I know this stems from Access trying to create a .ldb file in the same directory as the .mdb.

Does anyone know a way to still access the data with code?
 
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