Need to COPY Database from desktop to laptop

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I need to copy my database (.mdb) from one personal computer to another.
I 'can' do this, but do not have update capabilities, although I have
enabled everything, etc. What is correct procedure for backing up or copying
or exporting - or whatever is needed? THANK YOU! (time sensitive) Running
XP SP2.
 
Problem Solved! TOO Easy.
For anyone else who may ask same question:
1. Create a Shared Folder on computer which contains the ACCESS .mdb file
2. Bring up folder containing the '.mdb' file
3. Drag & drop file ( s)/folders from current position to the shared folder.
4. Copy shared folder to CD
5. On 2nd computer, open Access, open .mdb file on the CD and save to hard
drive.
6. Duh ...bottom line...file needed to be in a 'shared' folder.
 
Hi Friend,
Did you try right clicking on the file > Properties and removing the Read
Only Flag?
When you copy files to a CD it turns them to a read only format. But it can
easily be resolved by unchecking the read only flag once the file has been
saved to the other computer. (No need for shared folders)
 
I failed to mention that this was a NEW database on the 2nd computer (2nd
entry changed to reflect that). I tried your suggestion, and found that once
the files were loaded to another computer, the 'read only' attribute is
changed back to give permission.
Also, I copied the first CD to a junk folder on the 2nd computer and opened
THAT file in Access (SAME filename) - and was able to make changes!!! I
believe the problem was relavent to a NEW .mdb file?

Thanks for your interest, my friend! We're always learning, eh?
 
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