ACC: "Couldn't Open Table MSysAccounts" Error Message

Last reviewed: May 7, 1997
Article ID: Q98224

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

When you attempt to start Microsoft Access, you may receive the following error message:

   Couldn't open Table 'MSysAccounts' in SYSTEM.MDA

CAUSE

The SystemDB entry in the [Options] section of your .INI file points to a file other than a valid SYSTEM.MDA.

NOTE: In Microsoft Access version 1.x, the .INI file is named MSACCESS.INI. In Microsoft Access version 2.0, the file is named MSACC20.INI.

RESOLUTION

Use the Change Workgroup Icon in the Microsoft Access Group to reset the .INI file to the correct path for the SYSTEM.MDA file. Or, open the .INI file using Notepad to correct the entry.

MORE INFORMATION

A correct entry in the .INI file looks like the following:

   [Options]
   SystemDB=C:\ACCESS\SYSTEM.MDA

In the sample line above, make sure to use the correct drive and path for your Microsoft Access configuration.

Keywords : kberrmsg kbsetup StpOthr
Version : 1.0 1.1 2.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : X86
Issue type : kbprb
Resolution Type : Info_Provided

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Last reviewed: May 7, 1997
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