Works: Calendar Does Not Start If You Are Logged on As Power User or User (268218)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 6
  • Microsoft Works 7.0
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2001
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2002
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2003
This article was previously published under Q268218

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start Works Calendar, you may receive the following error message:
Works cannot access one or more files it needs to run the Calendar. The files may have been renamed, deleted, or moved. Try reinstalling Works, and then starting the program again.
When you click OK, Calendar does not start.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if you are using the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, you are logged on as a User or Power User, and you do not have permission to modify the Works Calendar database file (Mswkscal.wcd).

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods:

Note Both methods require administrator privileges.

Method 1: Have Authenticated Users Take Ownership

  1. Log on to the computer as an Administrator.
  2. Click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Local Security Policy.
  3. In the left pane, expand the Local Policies branch.
  4. Click User Rights Assignment.
  5. In the right pane, double-click Take ownership of files or other objects.
  6. Click Add.
  7. Under Name, double-click Authenticated Users, and then click OK two times.

Method 2: Change User Permissions

  1. Log on to the computer as an Administrator.
  2. Click Start, point to Search, and then click For Files or Folders.
  3. In the left pane, type mswkscal.wcd in the Search for files or folders named box.
  4. Click Search Now.
  5. In the right pane, right-click the Mswkscal.wcd file.
  6. On the shortcut menu, click Properties.
  7. On the Security tab, select Power Users.
  8. Under Allow, click to select the Full Control check box.
  9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for Users.
  10. Click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/24/2005
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