ACC: "Couldn't Open Table MSysAccounts" Error MessageLast reviewed: May 7, 1997Article ID: Q98224 |
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SYMPTOMSNovice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers. When you attempt to start Microsoft Access, you may receive the following error message:
Couldn't open Table 'MSysAccounts' in SYSTEM.MDA CAUSEThe SystemDB entry in the [Options] section of your .INI file points to a file other than a valid SYSTEM.MDA. NOTE: In Microsoft Access version 1.x, the .INI file is named MSACCESS.INI. In Microsoft Access version 2.0, the file is named MSACC20.INI.
RESOLUTIONUse the Change Workgroup Icon in the Microsoft Access Group to reset the .INI file to the correct path for the SYSTEM.MDA file. Or, open the .INI file using Notepad to correct the entry.
MORE INFORMATIONA correct entry in the .INI file looks like the following:
[Options] SystemDB=C:\ACCESS\SYSTEM.MDAIn the sample line above, make sure to use the correct drive and path for your Microsoft Access configuration. |
Keywords : kberrmsg kbsetup StpOthr
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