prevent changes to database

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I have created a database that allows inexpierenced Access users to search
for data using a switchboard and command buttons. This database will be
distributed to users by disk to be stored on their computers. I have
disabled the database window during start up but how can I make it so that
the shift key and F11 keys don't work?
 
If you're just looking to keep the idle curious out, there are a number of
things you can do:

Backup your database; you can easily lock yourself out playing around with
these features.

Create custom menus/toolbars for use throughout your application.
Create a startup form (a main menu form if you have one) that is opened on
startup.
Use the features in Tools, Startup to
set the startup form
set your default menu (the custom one you made)
disable all the checkboxes about allowing built in menus, toolbars,
changes etc.
hide the db window (ensure the custom menu you create does not
include the Windows, Unhide item)
Click on the Advanced button and uncheck the allow special keys
(this will disable the F11 key, among others)

If you need to bypass these startup features, you can hold the shift key
down while you open the db. If you feel that your users may use this to
bypass your settings, you can disable the shift key bypass - there's an
example in help for doing this(look for AllowBypassKey) or at
http://www.mvps.org/access/modules/mdl0011.htm
and
http://www.mvps.org/access/general/gen0040.htm

I believe Albert has a utility you can use to disable/enable the shiftkey.
Look for 'By Pass Shift Key Code' at

http://www.members.shaw.ca/AlbertKallal/msaccess/msaccess.html

You can also create a MDE from your database, which will prevent changes to
forms, reports and modules (If you do this, be certain to keep your original
mdb in case you need to make changes).

None of this will keep the determined out. All they need to do is start a
new db and link to your's, but this may suffice for your purposes.
 
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