I'm not sure why this was posted to the "reports" news group however, I would first make sure that every user has permission to create and delete files in the folder containing the MDB file.
-- Duane Hookom Microsoft Access MVP
"mark_jm via AccessMonster.com" wrote:
[Quoted Text] > I have a data base on a local server which is accessed by users using a > viewing tool. All of a sudden after the first user opens the database, all > subsequent users get the following message? > > "The database has been placed in a state by user <name> on machine <name> > that prevents it from being opened or locked. (Error 3734) > > This error occurs when the new passive shutdown/connection control is being > used. This error message indicates that a user set the database in a mode > that will prevent other users from opening it." > > Can any one suggest a fix or a starting point for me to investigate the > problem? > > -- > Message posted via AccessMonster.com > http://www.accessmonster.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/access-reports/200812/1> >
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