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Tristar1982
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7 years ago
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Opening an MS Access file will create a duplicate file

Opening an MS Access file (e.g. Personal.accdb) on my Dropbox will create a duplicate file, where the original file is duplicated and a number added for each time I have tried opening the file (e.g. ...
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  • Tristar1982's avatar
    Tristar1982
    7 years ago

    Dear Jane & Mark,

    thank you very much for both your help. I have a hunch it was more related to the Access database itself then Dropbox. For now (touch wood!) it works just fine, as it did in the past.

    I ran some tests with the file stored locally (not on Dropbox) and it had a similar problem.

    Anyway, thanks again for your time & effort! Much appreciated!

    Have a nice evening!

    Brgds,

    Tristar1982

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Mark
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7 years ago

Where and how are you trying to do this Tristar1982?

We need more info I'm afraid - can you give us step by step instructions on how/where you are opening it?

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    Tristar1982
    Helpful | Level 5
    7 years ago
    Hello Mark,

    I’m Just trying to open via the local folder on my computer. Double click the file, and the original file does not open, but it creates a ‘...1.accdb’ version instead. The original file stays unchanged.

    Is this sufficient information to replicate the issue?

    Thanks a lot!
    Tristar1982
    • Mark's avatar
      Mark
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      7 years ago

      Nope - as that shouldnt happen! 

      Have you installed Dropbox via www.dropbox.com/downloading and are not using any sort of mobile/tablet version?

      Whats your OS?

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        Tristar1982
        Helpful | Level 5
        7 years ago

        Hello Mark,

        I'm using Win10 64bit, latest updates installed. I have downloaded Dropbox directly from the site.

        Odd thing is, it does not do so on another laptop, just tried it. Only this laptop and this file.

        Brgds,
        Tristar1982

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