Linked tables - error Not A Valid File Path

lr1234

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  1. 365
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  1. Windows
I have 3 individual databases that tie to a Master Database. Some individuals are not having any issues at all, but there are a handful that when they try to open one of the linked tables from the individual databases in the Master Database they get an error that it is not a valid file path, however they have no problems opening up the individual databases. The links in the Master database are correct and I have refreshed them and relinked them with no success. What could the problem be for some of my coworkers?
 

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Do all your co-workers have EXACTLY the same drives mapped and do all have the same permissions?
We had issues like this when one department had a certain spot on the network mapped to their "H" drive, while another department had that same location mapped to their "W" drive.
 
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I have seen that before as well. If that is the cause, use UNC paths:

\\serverName\path where server name is just that, and path is what would come after the drive letter.
 
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