I want to use an ACCESS file that I created and put on a company server

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I want to use an ACCESS file that I created and put on a company server

Thaddeus Speed 0

We use a TAILSCALE server system. Microsoft won't let me identify the file or location as safe. Blocks the Access macros.

George Hepworth 22,855 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-05-13T19:02:18.72+00:00

First, it might help us offer useful suggestions if you explain "TAILSCALE server system". I tried to read their website, but it's rather interestingly unclear how you might be using it in this context.

If, as it appears, that refers to a non-Windows architecture, it's probable that you won't be able to designate the location as a Trusted Location.

The more you can tell us about the set up, the more likely it will be that someone with relevant experience can offer suggestions.
Thaddeus Speed 0 Reputation points

2026-05-13T21:31:02.4866667+00:00

On my computer, I have several virtual drives mapped to the corporate drive using TAILSCALE. The drives work fine but when I put the ACCESS database file on the corporate drive, Microsoft disables all macros. I tried setting a trusted file and location. Nether works.

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George Hepworth 22,855 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-05-13T19:02:18.72+00:00

First, it might help us offer useful suggestions if you explain "TAILSCALE server system". I tried to read their website, but it's rather interestingly unclear how you might be using it in this context.

If, as it appears, that refers to a non-Windows architecture, it's probable that you won't be able to designate the location as a Trusted Location.

The more you can tell us about the set up, the more likely it will be that someone with relevant experience can offer suggestions.
Thaddeus Speed 0 Reputation points

2026-05-13T21:31:02.4866667+00:00

On my computer, I have several virtual drives mapped to the corporate drive using TAILSCALE. The drives work fine but when I put the ACCESS database file on the corporate drive, Microsoft disables all macros. I tried setting a trusted file and location. Nether works.

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Access is blocking the macros because the database is on a location that isn’t considered trusted and/or the file is marked as coming from the internet.

Use one or both of these approaches:

Add the server location as a Trusted Location for Office/Access
- In Access, go to File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Trusted Locations.
- Add the path to the folder on the Tailscale server where the ACCDB/ACCDE file is stored.
- After that, reopen the Access file from that location so it is treated as trusted.
- If a new version of the application is later opened from a non‑trusted location, the enable‑content process will repeat.
Remove “Mark of the Web” / unblock the specific file
- If the file was ever downloaded or came via email, Windows may have tagged it as from the Internet.
- Close Access.
- In File Explorer, right‑click the Access file > Properties.
- On the General tab, if there is an Unblock checkbox, select it and click OK.
- Reopen the file in Access; macros should now run (assuming the folder is trusted or the file is unblocked).

If the file is on a network share that doesn’t show an Unblock checkbox, have IT treat that share as a trusted site or local intranet location in Windows (Internet Options → Security), or move the database into a folder that is already configured as a Trusted Location for Office.

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