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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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I turned off the McAfee real time scan and I was about to Compact and Repair the database.
Thanks to all for working a solution.
Congratulations on your persistence in pursuing the solution.
I've heard from Mcafee again and the case has been passed for discussion with their research team. So it seems they are still investigating, but I doubt we will have a quick solution. Time will tell!
I have informed Mcafee through their chat support. Told them it is a problem with all users who use Mcafee RTS and not just my machine issue. They are escalating - looking into - etc. Asked them to send me updates as the resolution process progresses.
Ripal
Several people have spoken with them in the past week. We are all waiting for some formal news, but nothing yet. Nothing from them or Microsoft on the subject. All we know for sure is disabling McAfee resolves the issue.