How to Remove Password from MS Access Database
- George Apostolov
How to Remove Password from MS Access Database: step-by-step guide
Open Microsoft Access and click 'Open'.
Click 'Browse' to the location of your Access database.
Select the database and click the arrow next to the 'Open' button and select 'Open Exclusive'.
Enter the current password when prompted and click 'OK'.
Once the database is open, go to the 'File' tab.
Select 'Info'.
Click 'Decrypt Database'.
Enter the current password when prompted. Click 'OK' to remove the password protection.
Quick answer: To remove a password from your database in Microsoft Access, open it exclusively using the Browse and Open Exclusive options, enter the current password, navigate to the File tab under Info, select Decrypt Database, and re-enter the password to confirm.
About this tutorial
Clear the password protection from your database using the decrypt tool inside the app. This guide shows how to remove Password from MS Access Database in 8 steps, starting with "Open Microsoft Access and click 'Open'" and finishing with "Enter the current password when prompted. Click 'OK' to remove the password protection". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real product interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to remove Password from MS Access Database?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
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