[AccessD] Security Problem w/existing program

We got it working. Somehow the shortcut was changed, and it was missing
"/user" at the end of the command line. Without this, the program just
opened up, but was the same user, with limited rights, for everyone
(this is what I meant by missing...no login). 

Although it is now working, the user has to enter their password, which
was automated before. It used to bring in their Citrix login ID or of
the Windows server it is on. Maybe y'all know how to do this? What is
the syntax, in a shortcut, to drag in a users Windows ID?

I am glad I asked for help though, because I did learn something. I
hadn't realized that the extensions could be changed. I am going to look
into this a little more, because it may be useful for me.

>>> jimdettman at earthlink.net 8/8/2005 9:29 AM >>>
John,

<<The program is working fine actually, but the security has
disappeared.>>

  Please define "disappeared".  What is or is not happening?

<< I am
now wondering if this is using some add-in that supercedes standard
security procedures.>>

  Access databases can have any extention and still execute (except
for
LDB).  It is possible that the developer has implemented their own
security
setup within the app and Access security is not being used.

  I would also ask; Has anything changed recently?  Hardware, software,
OS,
setup, etc.

Jim.


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[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of John Clark
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 9:19 AM
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Subject: [AccessD] Security Problem w/existing program


Somebody at work came to me w/a problem today. Their program, which
runs
on a Citrix box, is written in AXP, so they figured I could help them.
I
am feeling a little dumb though because I'm not getting anywhere w/it.

The program is working fine actually, but the security has
disappeared.
Now, I don't have much experience with Access security to begin with,
but I have been able to muddle my through it, in the past. However,
everything I've dealt with in the past seemed to include an MDW file,
but no such animal exists in this environment (did this go away with
XP?). I looked at a backup directory they have and it isn't there
either, which leads me to believe it is not just missing.

Instead however, there are a bunch of files I have never worked with
(i.e. .MDO, .MOD, .ODB, .MDA, .MOA). I found nothing, in a search, for
.MDO files, but I found out that .MDA files are "Access Add-ins." I am
now wondering if this is using some add-in that supercedes standard
security procedures. When working though, I believe it acts the same
way...they still go into DB security and manipulate workgroups and
users, and their rights.

Does anyone have any ideas of how I can troubleshoot this? I realize I
may not be giving enough info, but I really don't know what else to
add,
at this point, so just ask if you need it. I am headed back into it
now,
but I'll check back in a bit to see what y'all might have for me.

Thank you!

John W Clark
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