The truth is, I have no idea. But just in case, check R/O attributes of all files in your DATA folder.
Hilmar.
>I'm getting the above error when doing the following form the Command Window:
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>Open database dbCBC Exclusive
>Validate Database Recover
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>I even Set Exclusive On just to be sure, but still get the error. How can this be? Thanks!
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>Regards, Renoir
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