Unable to open database exclusively "dan2bhm via AccessMonster.com" <u19174[ at ]uwe> 14.09.2006 19:16:18 Occasionally, I have experienced times when I am unable to open a database exclusively. I understand that if someone has it open, its not possible to open it exclusively. However, I have a tracking mechanism in the database that checks to see who has the database open. Has anyone ever experienced times when you are unable to exclusively open the database to make some updates / modifications? Its almost like the dB was busy doing something and it locked up doing some sort of procedure. Any ideas???? Its a typical MS access 2003 dB, and interacts with all MS office products -- Message posted via AccessMonster.com http://www.accessmonster.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/access-multiuser/200609/1