Re-create MDW or copy it

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I have lost the info from the original MDW file but have several copies of it
saved on backups. I am attempting to create a remote site administrator to
add users accounts but not alter permissions on database objects with
reference to MS Access Security FAQ # 33. However; without the PID for the
original MDW file that was used to secure the database I cannot create the
new SysAdmin.mdw from scratch. I thought using a copy of the original would
work and have removed all users from it other than Admin. I then created a
user SysAdministrator and added it to the Admins group. No difficulty
opening the database with the new SysAdministrator account; however, the
account is able to change permissions on objects in the secure database.
Anyone have any idea what I am doing wrong or an alternative way to get to
accomplish this?
 
Why are you surprised at that? Any member of the Admins group of the
workgroup file which was used to create the secured database, will have
(or be able to acquire) full access to every object in that database.
This applies to any copies of that file, as well. So it is "working as
designed", if I understand your description correctly.

HTH,
TC
 
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