Linked Access Server mdw problem

  • I am trying to create and use a linked server to an Access db through adodb. I can create the server OK but when I try and execute a query through code I get an error saying the workgroup file is missing or someone else is using the database. The strange thing is that if I run the query through the query analyser installed on the server it works.

    I have tried copying the system.mdw file to places such as the windows folder but to no avail I have tried specifying the path to the mdw file in the provider string of the linked server but this prevents me from accessing the linked server. I think perhaps my provider string is wrong? I also wonder why I need to specify the mdw file through the code when I don't through Ent Manager.

    Thanks

    Andrew

  • All,

    I have now solved this by using this t-sql command.

    EXEC sp_addlinkedsrvlogin 'Servername', 'false', NULL, 'Admin', NULL"

    If anyone has a similar problem and wants more details please ask.

    Thank you

    Andrew

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