Question : Unable to enter data into a table field

Over the weekend I rebuilt the server for a client and restored all their data, including several Access database files.

Now the employees are unable to enter data into one of the tables in one of the many Access database files they have stored on their server. When they open one of the databases, for example, they get the main screen (forget what that's called in Access)and are able to select values from a couple drop-down lists but when they click this button that calls/opens another table (not sure if it's a table in the same database or in another database) that is when they are presented with this table where they used to make data entries but now it's acting like it's Read-Only and I'm not an Access guru and not sure where to check.

I've already given them Full access to the files (NTFS & Share Permissions) on the server just to eliminate that possibility.

I've tried copying the database file to the local Desktop but that didn't work; same problem. There is no error being presented, it just doesn't allow input where it used to allow input.

Any ideas where I need to look to resolve this problem? Thanks.

Answer : Unable to enter data into a table field

First check the security settings and share settings.
For databases on network computers, go to the level that is shared. Usually that is an entire drive. Right click on it and select "Sharing and Security". Make sure "Share this folder" is selected and there is a share name that does not have a dollar sign ($) behind it in the drop down box. (The dollar sign share is a default share for administrator only.) If there is not one, add it. Select a share without a dollar sign. Select permissions. Make sure the users that will be using the DB have change and read permissions.

Then right click on the folder(s) that contain the database(s) and select "Sharing and Security". Select security. Make sure the users have read, write, modify, and read & execute permissions. Select advanced. Edit the users that will access the databases. Make sure they have create files and delete permissions.

Then right click on the the database(s) and select "Sharing and Security". Select security. Make sure the users have read, write, modify, and read & execute permissions.