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
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Open a database.
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Click the Tools menu, point to Security, and then click Workgroup Administrator.
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Click Create.
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Type your name or the name of the Access database administrator.
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Type the name of your organization.
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Type any combination of up to 20 numbers and letters for the workgroup ID (keep this information in your records).
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Click OK.
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Type a new name and location for the new workgroup information file.
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Click OK.
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Click OK twice to confirm.
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