How to make design changes to an Access MDE file
A common question in Access database newsgroups and forums is 'How can I convert my Access database from MDE format into an MDB file?' If your file contains VBA code then the correct answer is that you can't since the MDE file is locked and protected. However, the protection isn't the main obstacle in trying to convert the MDE file, the main issue is that all VBA modules are saved in a compiled state with any original source-code being stripped out.

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How to Convert an MDE to an MDB
If you've written an MDB database file, and you want to let other users perform applications with it, but don't want them to change any codes, change it to an MDE file, another type of Microsoft Access file. In MDE, however, you can't change how the database and macros work. Learn how to convert the MDE file back to an MDB (modifiable) file.

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Converting a Microsoft Access Database to an MDE File
The situation may arise when you quickly need to secure and distribute a Microsoft Access database that also contains Microsoft Access VBA code. You will protect the database from editing by restricting the database users access to the design views, however you will need to allow the users to process their data as normal. It may be that you haven't got the time to fully create Microsoft Access User Accounts or to set Microsoft Access Security Permissions. By knowing what can and cannot be done by using the Microsoft Access MDE file format, will allow you to make a decision and to quickly release a secure database to the users.

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Access, Acwzmain.mde
I am tryting to install either office pro Access or office 200 Access. I get the same error with both. f:pfilesmsoffice1031Acwzmain.mde (make sure that the file exist and that you can access it). I went to Microsft and looked it up and it says it could be my virus scan. I went into Norton and look it out and I still get the error. Please help!!! I am using Windows XP pro.

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Preventing Changes to your Microsoft Access VBA Code
If your database contains Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code procedures, you want to ensure that your users can't make changes unless authorised or qualified to do so. Access to the code can be prevented in a couple of different ways: Password protecting your VBA code.Saving the database as a Microsoft Database Executable (MDE) format.

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How to convert an MDE to an MDB
If you have written an MDB database file and you want other users to preform applications with it, then you can convert it into an MDE file. But now you want to convert it it back into an MDB file and you don't want to change any codes. This process is simple, keep reading to find out more.

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Reasons for Converting Your .mdb Files to .mde Files
The Microsoft Office suite of software was developed for novice users to suit those not necessarily interested in development. To simplify database development, Microsoft Access embeds database applications, developed using Microsoft VBA programming, with database tables, objects and other components. Microsoft Access stores these database components in a single file, using the .mdb extension.

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Control the display of the Database window
You can change the settings that determine whether the Database window is displayed when a Microsoft Access file opens. If you hide the Database window, you need to display a startup form or data access page so that others can navigate in your application.

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Work with a database you didn't create
Learn how to work with a Microsoft Access database you didn't create by determining its structure, adding and viewing data, and modifying objects in the database. After completing this course you will be able to: 1) Determine the contents and structure of a database you didn't create. 2) Get started with using the database by entering and viewing data. 3) Customize a database you didn't create by adding and modifying data and objects in tables, forms, queries, and reports. (Microsoft Office Access 2003)

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How to Determine Which Query to Use
Choosing the right query to use in Access 2003 can save you loads of time. Microsoft Access can seem tricky and complicated, but using queries effectively can make Access 2003 seem a lot simpler. These are the steps to take to determine which query to use in Access 2003.

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