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

Last reviewed: September 9, 1997
Article ID: Q173515

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Access versions 2.0, 7.0, 97

SYMPTOMS

Moderate: Requires basic macro, coding, and interoperability skills.

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.

Additional query words: prb encrypt
Keywords : kb3rdparty kberrmsg
Version : WINDOWS:2.0,7.0,97
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : x86
Issue type : kbprb
Solution Type : kbworkaround

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Last reviewed: September 9, 1997
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