ACC: "Couldn't Decrypt File" Message Linking Paradox Table (173515)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Access 2.0
  • Microsoft Access for Windows 95 7.0
  • Microsoft Access 97
This article was previously published under Q173515
Moderate: Requires basic macro, coding, and interoperability skills.

SYMPTOMS

When you link to a Paradox table that has an auxiliary password, you may receive the following message: 
   Couldn't decrypt file.

CAUSE

You entered the auxiliary password in the Password Required dialog box. Microsoft Access does not recognize the auxiliary password.

RESOLUTION

Enter the master password for the table rather then the auxiliary password. If the table needs to be read-only, you can lock the table with the "write lock" feature in Paradox.

REFERENCES

For more information about linking Paradox tables, search the Help Index for "Paradox," or ask the Microsoft Access 97 Office Assistant.

Paradox is manufactured by Borland International, Inc, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/26/2005
Keywords:kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbprb KB173515
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