Creating a Workgroup Information File
When you install Access, the Setup program automatically creates a workgroup information file for you. The workgroup is identified by the Workgroup ID (WID), a text string that the Setup program automatically creates based on your name and organization. Since this information can be determined by unauthorized users, you may want to create a new version of the workgroup information file, and with it a new WID, not so easily determined. Only someone who knows the WID will be able to create a copy of your workgroup information file and thus potentially gain access to Access's administrative accounts.
Create a Workgroup Information File
 | Open a database. |
 | Click the Tools menu, point to Security, and then click Workgroup Administrator. |
 | Click Create. |
 | Type your name or the name of the Access database administrator. |
 | Type the name of your organization. |
 | Type any combination of up to 20 numbers and letters for the workgroup ID (keep this information in your records). |
 | Click OK. |
 | Type a new name and location for the new workgroup information file. |
 | Click OK. |
 | Click OK twice to confirm. |
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