Windows 7 pro (32 bit) server - no password authentication for network access Vista home basic (32bit) client client runs access database from server maped drive (s:) on startup --------------------------------------------------------------- Over the past few moths these 2 machines have been talking to eachother very well today client was unable to start database (Drive not connected) Opening database gives "Can't find database file" Opening s: drive gives "the password for this user has expired. Connection has not been restored " Opening Server brings up login screen typing in any character combination in name and no password will give access to the server) -obviously no authentication To open the database not takes 5 steps instead of opening up automatically I have tried (almost) everythingI could find on the web but was unable to find a solution Hope someone has a solution

Hi, I would like to know if you set the password policy on Windows 7 server. What 5 steps do you take to access database file? Can Windows Vista access any other files on Windows 7? I suggest you refer to the following steps to troubleshoot the issue. 1. Set simply password for Windows 7. 2. Update the network adapter on both sides. 3. If any route is used, reset it and update the firmware. 4. Remap the drive, recreate the shortcut for the database. If any error message is received, please let me know. Best Regards, Niki Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.