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How do I close orphan database connections?

DarrellDoesData 20 Reputation points
2024-09-08T16:49:41.33+00:00

The last step in my Access application (before DoCmd.Quit) is to close the connection to the backend database on the network drive, as follows:
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This has always worked until one of the workstations was upgraded to Windows 11. Now when that workstation exits out of the Access app, the backend database remains locked. When I list the open connections, the front-end database shows up 3 times and the backend database 6 times (see screenshot)! Any idea how I can force these to close?

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  1. Karl Donaubauer 1,816 Reputation points MVP
    2024-09-10T15:43:22.42+00:00

    Hi,

    The build 17928.20156 with the bugfix is now available for the current channel. You may have to select "Update now" in File - Account to get it immediately. Details can be found in our documenting article on AFo.

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  1. Karl Donaubauer 1,816 Reputation points MVP
    2024-09-11T16:26:08.5533333+00:00

    Hi,

    Just curious if you know why the build number updated to 20156 in Account but still shows 20114 in About Access?

    That's an old problem: The build number in the About Access screen is rubbish, i.e. from a random dll, which doesn't get updated with every new Office build. Only the Office build number directly in the Account page is meaningful and tells the current status correctly.

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  2. Karl Donaubauer 1,816 Reputation points MVP
    2024-09-09T08:34:14.3266667+00:00

    Hi,

    You didn't mention your version and build number of Office. So, I can only guess that you are most probably one of the many victims of a current Office/VBA bug. You can find details and the information about the planned fix in our documenting AFo article.

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  3. DarrellDoesData 20 Reputation points
    2024-09-11T16:16:17.2066667+00:00

    Installing the update did the trick. Many thanks, Karl.

    Just curious if you know why the build number updated to 20156 in Account but still shows 20114 in About Access?

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