[ms office - 2010] Can't create a new database in Access

[Viktor_]

Hi There,

 

We're currently getting this error when students attempt to create a new database.

 

 

"The folder '\\*\*\Documents\Database1.accdb' isn't accessible. The folder may be located in an unabailable location, protected with a password, or the filename contains a / or \

 

 

This happens every time any of the students attempt to create a new database having not done so before

 

That location is accessible and the students have the right permission. Has anyone encountered this?

 

 

Thanks,

 

Viktor.

[LosOjos]

Which version of Access is it? First thoughts are it's not liking the network path (although I've used DBs from network paths on 2007/10 no problem). Just as a troubleshooting exercise, try mapping the folder to a drive then accessing it from the mapped drive.

 

There's also a setting in Access for the default location for new DBs, so if you already have mapped drives, make sure that's referring to the mapped drive then try again.

[Viktor_]

Sorry I thought i'd tagged it. its Office 2010.

 

I'm trying the default database path in GP, will see.