When multiple users try to use Windows Explorer or a shortcut to open a Microsoft Access database that has already been opened by a user, the users experience one of the following symptoms:

•	Nothing occurs.
•	An hourglass appears for several seconds, and then nothing occurs.

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To work around this problem, use one of the following methods.

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Method 1: Modify the shortcut

In the target of the shortcut, include the path of MSAccess.exe.

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Method 2: Open the database in Access

Follow these steps:

1.	Start Microsoft Access.
2.	Open the database.

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Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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