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How to set datasource of a layer in ArcMap to an encrypted personal geodatabase?

dgesridgesri — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:00:46 GMT

Greetings,

Kindly note the following specifications of the products I`m using:
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ArcMap 9.3

MS Access 2007

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I have 3 layers in my mxd (ArcMap93) that read their sources from a Personal Geodatabase (access2007). Later on, I set a password to this PGDB for security issues.

Then when I opened the ArcMap, I found that the layers missed their datasources. I tried to set their datasources from that PGDB but I couldn`t connect to it and the following pop-up message shown:

"Failed to connect to database. The user and/or password is invalid. Not a valid password."

Is there a way to set a layer datasource in ArcMap to a PGDB that is encrypted with a password?

Thanks in advance for any try to help or advise....

Re: How to set datasource of a layer in ArcMap to an encrypted personal geodatabase?

CraigGillgrass — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:22:39 GMT

Is there a way to set a layer datasource in ArcMap to a PGDB that is encrypted with a password?

No, ArcGIS does not support working with password protected personal geodatabases, please see this KB article:
http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/techarticles/detail/34871

Re: How to set datasource of a layer in ArcMap to an encrypted personal geodatabase?

dgesridgesri — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:43:14 GMT

Thanks Mr. Craig Gillgrass...

You have provided me with the perfect answer that could save my effort and my time....