How do I receive an access database?

It is not the file size. Links to mdb files, akong with mdb, mde, and exe
attachments (and probably some others), are blocked by Exchange Server in my
situation. So much for self-extracting zip files.

"gls858" wrote in message
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BruceM wrote:
I have only used recent versions of Outlook in conjunction with Exchange
Server, and should have been clear on that point. I am a bit surprised
that Outlook as a stand-alone program (on a home computer, for instance)
blocks all programs of a certain type, no matter what. I will
investigate further, but in any case thanks for the observation about the
alternate zip utility (I have found, as have you, that .zip files have
the same problems as the ..mdb files).

"Cheese_whiz" wrote in message
news
From my understanding, Outlook blocks certain types of files (type 1)
from
being received. There is no control over those files (no settings
within the
Outlook client) UNLESS you are running exchange server and have access
to
the administrative settings to it.

Lots of people might have "clients" and not be running their own
exchange
server or want to figure out who they need to talk to for autoriazation
to
change the security settings for the one(s) their company runs.

I made the previous post because 1. the post prior to mine suggested
zipping
the file, but I've found that zip files didn't work (at least for me),
and
2. I've recently addressed a set of circumstances that may very well be
EXACTLY like the OP's (since he didn't give out details in terms of his
situation).

CW

"BruceM" wrote:

The issue is not that Outlook is the e-mail program, but rather the
security
settings that are applied at the administrative level.
"BruceM" wrote:

The issue is not that Outlook is the e-mail program, but rather the
security
settings that are applied at the administrative level. Adminstrators
have
been known to prefer the simple approach of assuming all files of a
certain
type are dangerous rather than going to the trouble of devising a
solution.
I had one security "professional" bluntly inform me (in reference to a
Word
form containing form fields) that "Macros are dangerous."
Unfortunately,
there's not much you can do when such "experts" have management's ear.

"Cheese_whiz" wrote in message
...
If you use outlook (on the receiving end), I think you'll have trouble
even
if you zip them. You can use .jar files (an alternative archive
format)
and
you should be ok. If you need a program to create .jar files, try
IZarc
(google for it). I ran across it a year or so ago and have just stuck
with
it.

Good luck,
CW

"Kevin3NF" wrote:

The Access database is just a simple .mdb file.

Find that, compress it using Winzip or similar tool, and email it if
the
size is acceptable. Otherwise, you may need to transfer via FTP.

HTH,

--
Kevin Hill
3NF Consulting
http://www.3nf-inc.com/NewsGroups.htm
http://kevin3nf.blogspot.com


"rpsjn" wrote in message
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Need to get a database from a customer and would like them to email
it
to
me
is this possible? I had them try but I never received it. Thanks for
any
help.






I receive database files all the time with Outlook 2003. No special
settings. My guess is the file is to large. Some ISP's limit the size
to as little a 2 megabytes. No notice, no bounce they just drop them.

gls858

I guess I understand the need. A lot of people just open any and all
attachments directly from the e-mail. I tried to e-mail some mde files
after renaming them as txt files. The e-mail advised people (in all caps,
no less) to read the directions before doing anything, and provided
directions for copying and renaming the file, but sure enough several people
told me that they had tried to open the file and saw only gibberish.
Still, I wish there was an easier way than registry edits to accept
responsibility for my own communications.

"John Vinson" wrote in message
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On Mon, 30 Oct 2006 16:03:41 -0500, "BruceM"
wrote:

I am a bit surprised that
Outlook as a stand-alone program (on a home computer, for instance) blocks
all programs of a certain type, no matter what.

Oh, it does indeed! :-{(

You can get into the Registry Editor and override or change this
behavior, if you're brave enough to (by analogy) tinker with the fuel
injector controller of a car moving down the highway at full speed...
well, it's not THAT bad but it's still risky.

John W. Vinson[MVP]

John Vinson wrote:

You can get into the Registry Editor and override or change this
behavior, if you're brave enough to (by analogy) tinker with the fuel
injector controller of a car moving down the highway at full speed...
well, it's not THAT bad but it's still risky.

Or you can get an addin that does it for you:
Outlook 2002, Outlook 2000 SP3 and Outlook 2003 Attachment Options
http://www.slovaktech.com/attachmentoptions.htm



--
Joan Wild
Microsoft Access MVP

It's good to know about that. I've bookmarked the site. Thanks for the
link.

"Joan Wild" wrote in message
...
John Vinson wrote:

You can get into the Registry Editor and override or change this
behavior, if you're brave enough to (by analogy) tinker with the fuel
injector controller of a car moving down the highway at full speed...
well, it's not THAT bad but it's still risky.

Or you can get an addin that does it for you:
Outlook 2002, Outlook 2000 SP3 and Outlook 2003 Attachment Options
http://www.slovaktech.com/attachmentoptions.htm



--
Joan Wild
Microsoft Access MVP

I'll have to give this one a try. I don't use Exchange Server and I was able
to receive .mdb files fine when I first set up Outlook 2003 on my computer
about 8 months ago. What's changed? I expect some patch or update has
changed things.

When you have clients who only know computer basics, even getting them to
send an attachment is a challenge. I'm not about to ask them to try and
change the file ending or zip a file when they don't know what they're doing.

Personally I think MS should get their act together on this one - why create
a program and then block it for receiving via email if it's going to be a
widely used program for service providers and their clients. There must
surely be a work around for this????

Kathie Thomas

"BruceM" wrote:

It's good to know about that. I've bookmarked the site. Thanks for the
link.

"Joan Wild" wrote in message
...
John Vinson wrote:

You can get into the Registry Editor and override or change this
behavior, if you're brave enough to (by analogy) tinker with the fuel
injector controller of a car moving down the highway at full speed...
well, it's not THAT bad but it's still risky.

Or you can get an addin that does it for you:
Outlook 2002, Outlook 2000 SP3 and Outlook 2003 Attachment Options
http://www.slovaktech.com/attachmentoptions.htm



--
Joan Wild
Microsoft Access MVP

There must surely be a work around for this????

You mean other than the 2 that Joan suggested?

--
Doug Steele, Microsoft Access MVP
http://I.Am/DougSteele
(no e-mails, please!)


"kathiemt" wrote in message
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I'll have to give this one a try. I don't use Exchange Server and I was
able
to receive .mdb files fine when I first set up Outlook 2003 on my computer
about 8 months ago. What's changed? I expect some patch or update has
changed things.

When you have clients who only know computer basics, even getting them to
send an attachment is a challenge. I'm not about to ask them to try and
change the file ending or zip a file when they don't know what they're
doing.

Personally I think MS should get their act together on this one - why
create
a program and then block it for receiving via email if it's going to be a
widely used program for service providers and their clients. There must
surely be a work around for this????

Kathie Thomas

"BruceM" wrote:

It's good to know about that. I've bookmarked the site. Thanks for the
link.

"Joan Wild" wrote in message
...
John Vinson wrote:

You can get into the Registry Editor and override or change this
behavior, if you're brave enough to (by analogy) tinker with the fuel
injector controller of a car moving down the highway at full speed...
well, it's not THAT bad but it's still risky.

Or you can get an addin that does it for you:
Outlook 2002, Outlook 2000 SP3 and Outlook 2003 Attachment Options
http://www.slovaktech.com/attachmentoptions.htm



--
Joan Wild
Microsoft Access MVP

"kathiemt" wrote in message
...
I'll have to give this one a try. I don't use Exchange Server and I was
able
to receive .mdb files fine when I first set up Outlook 2003 on my computer
about 8 months ago. What's changed? I expect some patch or update has
changed things.

That is exactly what happened.

When you have clients who only know computer basics, even getting them to
send an attachment is a challenge. I'm not about to ask them to try and
change the file ending or zip a file when they don't know what they're
doing.

Personally I think MS should get their act together on this one - why
create
a program and then block it for receiving via email if it's going to be a
widely used program for service providers and their clients. There must
surely be a work around for this????

Read those two paragraphs again. It is precisely because of users who
"don't know what they're doing" that blocking attachments was implemented.
These are the users that would clickity-click on anything that comes in and
then infest their computers with dear-knows-what. Then you'd be here
complaining that MS isn't doing enough to protect users - they can't win.

You have a number of options:
1. Have your users use a compression utility like WinZip or 'Compressed
Folders' in Win XP to zip up the files. Consider this an opportunity to
teach them something new. Afterall, they should be zipping up any files
they send to anyone, not just to get past Outlook's blocking, but also as a
courtesy to the email receiver. The attachment is much smaller; many ISPs
limit the size of a single email that can be sent/received.

2. Don't send your files by email. It isn't that costly (perhaps even free)
for you to set up a website where your clients can download/upload files. Or
you can use something like http://www.yousendit.com/

3. Use the addin that I linked to earlier.


--
Joan Wild
Microsoft Access MVP

"Joan Wild" wrote in message
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Or you can get an addin that does it for you:
Outlook 2002, Outlook 2000 SP3 and Outlook 2003 Attachment Options
http://www.slovaktech.com/attachmentoptions.htm

Thanks for confirming that a patch/update was what changed things.

Yes, I know that people click on things they shouldn't. All I'm saying is
that I feel there could be an additional Option in Tools in Outlook, so that
users can elect to say 'yes, I do want to receive files of this type'. If it
were buried inside advanced options of something it could still be found by
those who need it. The client is remote, i.e. I'm not located anywhere near
them so to try and explain how to use a zip program is a bit difficult, added
to that their English is limited. I've installed the slovatech option and am
hoping that will do the trick.

"Joan Wild" wrote:

"kathiemt" wrote in message
...
I'll have to give this one a try. I don't use Exchange Server and I was
able
to receive .mdb files fine when I first set up Outlook 2003 on my computer
about 8 months ago. What's changed? I expect some patch or update has
changed things.

That is exactly what happened.


Read those two paragraphs again. It is precisely because of users who
"don't know what they're doing" that blocking attachments was implemented.
These are the users that would clickity-click on anything that comes in and
then infest their computers with dear-knows-what. Then you'd be here
complaining that MS isn't doing enough to protect users - they can't win.