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October 25th, 2008, 06:14 PM
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Security Questions
Hi,
1) What does 'Encoding' my database mean & do?? (in the tools, security menu) 2) What is an MDE file, and why would i need to make my db an MDE file?? Thanks 
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October 25th, 2008, 06:21 PM
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Security Questions
Nick T wrote:
Hi, 1) What does 'Encoding' my database mean & do?? (in the tools, security menu) It encrypts the data so that it cannot be viewed with a simple file editor. Means nothing if the file is opened in Access. 2) What is an MDE file, and why would i need to make my db an MDE file?? Prevents viewing of VBA code or changing the design of VBA code or any code-based objects (forms, reports, modules). -- Rick Brandt, Microsoft Access MVP Email (as appropriate) to... RBrandt at Hunter dot com
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