BUG: Access 2000 Quit Method Leaves Access Running

ID: Q246953

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Access 2000

SYMPTOMS

When automating Microsoft Access 2000 and issuing the Quit method, Access does not shut down. You do not receive any error messages but Access remains in the task list.


CAUSE

Microsoft Access 2000 is configured to run under the context of a user that is different from the currently logged in user.


RESOLUTION

The Quit method for Access 2000 only shuts down Access when it is running under the context of the same user that is currently logged into the system (the Interactive User). To change the user identity that Access 2000 is set to, follow the steps below:

  1. Click the Windows Start button and then click Run.


  2. In the Run dialog box, type Dcomcnfg.exe and click OK. This launches the DCOM Configuration Utility.


  3. In the list of applications, double-click Microsoft Access Application. This brings up the Properties dialog box for Access 2000.


  4. Click the Identity tab and select The Interactive User. This sets Access to run under the context of the user that is currently logged into the system.


  5. Click OK to close the Property sheet and click OK again to close the DCOM Configuration Utility.



STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.


MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Click the Windows Start button and then click Run.


  2. In the Run dialog, type Dcomcnfg.exe and click OK. This launches the DCOM Configuration Utility.


  3. In the list of applications, double-click on Microsoft Access Application. This brings up the Properties dialog box for Access 2000.


  4. Click the Identity tab and select This User. Enter a username and password in the text boxes, or click Browse to find a user.


  5. Click OK to close the Property sheet and click OK again to close the DCOM Configuration Utility.


  6. Start a client that automates Access 2000. Note that when the client code is finished and has executed the Quit method, Access stays running in the task list.


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Contributions by Mark Durrett, Microsoft Corporation

Additional query words: access mts iis exit

Keywords : kbAccess kbAutomation kbGrpDSO kbDSupport
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: December 3, 1999
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