If they're using a program that makes changes, that means that they need permissions to make changes to the database. There are two options though I guess. 1. Password protect the DB and have the program know the name and password 2. Use a "runas" to open your program and run the program as a different user who does have permissions to change the database. Ray at work > -----Original Message----- > From: Ramakrishna [mailto:ch.ramakrishna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]=20 > >=20 >=20 > Dear All, >=20 > Recently we have Installed the Windows 2000 Professional In our > organisation, we have some internal softwares depend on=20 > access database, > some one opening the database files & made the changes, I=20 > dosen't want to > allow them to make the changes, Kindly help me to secure the=20 > database files. > we don't have any Networking software. >=20 > If it is their any free networking software Kindly let me Know. ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com ********************************************************************** ================================== To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm