Err Msg: Database Already in Use w/ MS Access DB on Remote Share

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 2.0 and 3.0

SYMPTOMS

When you try to use a Microsoft Access database with Internet Information Server (IIS) where the database is located on a remote share, you may get the following error message:

   Database already in use 

CAUSE

This error message is actually caused because the connection is denied access to the share.

WORKAROUND

Create an account on the server that contains the share for the Microsoft Access database that matches the IUSR account on the IIS server.

For example:

IIS Server user account = IUSR_IISBOX Remote server: Create an account called IUSR_IISBOX and make sure the password matches the IUSR_IISBOX account on the IIS server.

If necessary, change the password on both accounts so they match and remember to change the password in the Internet Service Manager on the IIS server to match.

Keywords          : iisodbc kberrmsg
Version           : winnt:2.0,3.0
Platform          : winnt
Hardware          : ALPHA x86
Issue type        : kbprb
Solution Type     : kbworkaround