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File Permissions
Name: rex_p Date: February 8, 2006 at 10:50:06 Pacific OS: XP Pro CPU/Ram: A lot
Comment:
Hello, I have access database on the network. I need users to be able to use it, but I do not want them to be able to copy it and move it. Anyone have an idea how this can be done?
Name: wanderer Date: February 8, 2006 at 12:44:37 Pacific
Reply:
Have them access it only via a desktop shortcut. Enable auditing on the folders. Set a company policy that says anyone coping or moving the db will be reviewed by the exec in charge.
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