Microsoft Access is not allowing me to compact and repair. Keeps saying its open etc

Anonymous
2022-02-17T10:52:42+00:00

Microsoft Access is not allowing me to compact and repair the database. It keeps saying file is open. I made new database and imported files even then same issue and it says it is opening in sharing mode. I haven't shared with anybody. How to shut off this sharing mode. Mine is a single computer for home and is not part of any network. Please guide. Thank you. Ripal

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-03-03T05:21:19+00:00

    I am using McAfee.

    Since I don't keep my secondary computer running all of the time, I'm thinking that app hasn't updated yet, which could be the reason why I am able to compact & repair Access on that computer.

    I just uninstalled McAfee on my main computer and I now am able to compact and repair!

    Is every else, who is having problems using McAfee?

    Yes, I am using McAfee..

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-03-02T20:53:45+00:00

    I am using McAfee.

    Since I don't keep my secondary computer running all of the time, I'm thinking that app hasn't updated yet, which could be the reason why I am able to compact & repair Access on that computer.

    I just uninstalled McAfee on my main computer and I now am able to compact and repair!

    Is every else, who is having problems using McAfee?

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-03-02T19:13:19+00:00

    Yes. It is there in my Dell Machines. Not in my Lenovo. I will uninstall it tomorrow and get back to you with what I discover.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-03-02T18:53:05+00:00

    Are you using McAfee antivirus?

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-03-02T18:49:27+00:00

    Ok. Thanks for pointing this out. Both my Dell machines have McAfee. My Lenovo has Norton. So does this have to do with McAfee? I will uninstall McAfee from the older machine and check. Let's see what I find.

    Ripal

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