Die database, die! Five reasons why Access has not disappeared.

Posted November 17th, 2007 by Steve Backman
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I just started a data management assessment for a new client with my colleague Emily Graham. The organization uses a dizzying array of contact and process management tools from rolodex to high end commercial nonprofit CRM software. A custom-developed Microsoft Access database sits squarely in the middle.  

Microsoft Access error: "The database has been placed in a state by user..."

Posted November 16th, 2007 by Steve Backman
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This error can suddenly arise in a Microsoft Access database that has been in day to day use without problems for some time. This is a rare error in current versions of Microsoft Access, but began to appear in Access 2000.