If you are receiving the error message "Your network access was interrupted" when trying to access your files in Access, it may be due to issues with the mapped drives you are using. This error typically occurs when there is a disruption in the network connection, which can happen for a couple of reasons:
- Group Policy Settings: If a group policy is set to replace the mapped drive instead of updating it, this can cause the drive to disconnect and reconnect during each refresh interval.
- Auto Disconnect: The mapped drive may be set to auto disconnect after a period of inactivity.
To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:
- Review the mapped drive settings in the Group Policy Management Console and change the policy from Replace to Update.
- Consider using a UNC path to access your database instead of a mapped drive. A UNC path specifies the server name and is not affected by mapped drive policies. For example, use
\\ServerName\FolderName\FileName.accdbinstead of a mapped drive letter.
These steps should help you regain access to your files in Access.
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