access database problems

[nswan]

when i try to run an asp.net page off an access database i get the following error:

Cannot start your application. The workgroup information file is missing or opened exclusively by another user.

I don't know what the work group file is, but i know it isn't opened exclusively by another user.

Any ideas?

Thanks
Nick

[Redth]

hmm, my old days of access are a bit cloudy, but it seems to me that the error you're getting is a file access error... umm, are you working with the database file in access at the same time that you are trying to run your script? This could be a cause, if memory serves me correct....

[hellswraith]

Disconnect from the DB in the server explorer toolbar by right clicking on it.

I had this problem also. The .NET IDE opens a connection to the DB, and this creates the error your talking about because it keeps it open. If you close the connection manually though, your app should start to work.