Question : Access 2007 Record-Locking Information file does not automatically delete, and cannot be deleted.

I recently split my DB and put the backend on a shared drive, created a accde file for everyone to access from their desktops. When i update the front end DB, I use a "master" accdb file, then save as accde file and distribute. If i have to make changes to the table directly, i end up locking up the backend, then i have to copy/paste the back end, go back into the front end and edit the table links, and redistribute. But the back end DB stays locked. now i have a folder full of old accdb files and their accompanying locked files that i can't delete or get rid of.

I also just got a VBA project file cannot be read error that is going to erase all of the VBA code.

Answer : Access 2007 Record-Locking Information file does not automatically delete, and cannot be deleted.

When you're making your BE changes, do yo have exclusive access to the database? This would be a requirement ...

You shouldn't have to edit the links, however, assuming you name the "new" backend the same as the old.

If you're having problems with the VBA container (and it sounds like you are) then you should IMMEDIATELY make a copy of this program, then try the following:

1) Decompile. Build a shortcut with this as the Target:

"Full path to msaccesss.exe" "full path to your db" /decompile

2) Compact and Repair

3) Compile the db - open the VB Edit window, click Debug - Compile. Fix any errors which show up

4) Compact and Repair again.

See if this helps ... and even if it does, I'd import everything to a new, blank database.