[AccessD] No Macro--> Security

Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software bchacc at san.rr.com
Mon Feb 20 22:04:50 CST 2006


Bill:

Thanks. That looks like it. Will forward to the client.

Rocky


Bill Patten wrote:
> I'm running out the door so didn't edit this from my personal tech tips, but 
> I believe the information you need is here.
>
> Bill
> To turn off or change security (macro blocking) go to tools/macro/security 
> and set.
> If the security tab is not there then you must go to customize and  set it 
> up/
>
> tools/customize/commands then rearrange commands then in the menu bar drop 
> down find tools!Macro and select Then select add find security and double 
> click. Move to where you want it and  say OK
> from MS Help
> Change the security level for macro virus protection
> Show All
> Hide All
> Security  Because macros can contain viruses, be careful about running them. 
> Take the following precautions: run up-to-date antivirus software on your 
> computer; set your macro security level to high; clear the Trust all 
> installed add-ins and templates check box; use digital signatures; maintain 
> a list of trusted publishers.
>
> On the Tools menu, point to Macro, and then click Security. If you do not 
> see the Macro menu item under the Tools menu, or the Security menu item 
> under the Macro menu, click the arrows at the bottom of a drop-down menu to 
> display the hidden menu items.
> Tip   If you want to see all menu items by default, on the Tools menu, click 
> Customize, click the Options tab, and select the Always show full menus 
> check box.
>
> I still can't see the Security command under the Macro menu
>
> On the Tools menu, click Customize, and then click the Commands tab.
> Click Rearrange Commands, select Menu Bar, and in the Menu Bar box, click 
> Tools | Macro.
> In the Controls section, click Add.
> The Add command dialog box will appear.
>
> In the Categories box, click Tools, and then in the Commands box, click 
> Security.
> The Security command will appear in the Controls box.
>
> Use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to position the Security command where 
> you want.
> If you'd like to position the Security command in its own group (between 
> horizontal lines), with Security selected, click Modify Selection and click 
> Begin a Group. Select the menu item below the Security command, and repeat.
>
> Click Close twice.
>
>
>
> Key Words
> access 2003 security macro
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software" <bchacc at san.rr.com>
> To: "Access Developers discussion and problem solving" 
> <accessd at databaseadvisors.com>
> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 4:12 PM
> Subject: [AccessD] No Macro--> Security
>
>
> Dear List:
>
> My user has four machines - one designated 'server' for the back end,
> three 'clients'.  He Put the back end of the app I developed on the
> server, and a copy of the front end on the three clients.  Two work OK
> after he got the security warning and went Tools --> Macro --> Security
> and lowered the security.  But on the third machine there's no
> 'Security' choice on the Macro sub menu.  Not even grayed out.
>
> Anyone seen this before and know how to fix it? (I have but I can't
> remember because I'm old and forgetful).
>
> MTIA
>
> Rocky
>
>   

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Rocky Smolin
Beach Access Software
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