I have a user who is having trouble opening a database he created. Here is his description.
I am having an issue with Access that has occurred today and once several weeks ago.

First, I build a complex database for Safeway report. It functions correctly, I can access it from excel.

Problem, I go to update or modify the databases, Access gives me the macro message which I override.

The access database window will not open, no error appears, just a blank access screen with tool bars above.
I have tempted to do a compact and repair of the database which did not help.

Microsoft Online help says the issue can be cause by old Anti Virus Software.

The database will permit excel to pull data from it.
Does anybody have an answer.

sounds like a windows security or referencing issue to me. Which versions of windows/office are they running?

Does holding down the shift key achieve anything?
Have they upgraded any software lately. This can screw with the references.

I had a case where i designed a db on an A2002 machine, but in A2000 format, but when run on an A2000 machine it would crash as the references set were looking for Access 10, not Access 9(2000)

Dave