Hello

For a long time that I don't do any db, but I have been asked to update one db I made 4 years ago in fm3. And I run into a huge problem. I forgot the master password!

This means I cannot access any layout or script definition. This also means I can't do any updating in the db!

I emphasise that I have access to all the records [i can even do an export on the records if I want to] and the db is fully functional, only the layouts and scripts are locked.

Is there anyway to solve this?

It was me who set up the password [and forgot it... I know it is really dum] and to my knowledge nobody else remembers it or wrote it down [phoned all that could].

I will apreciate any help that I can get on this matter

SER__S

I believe FileMaker Inc. can help with this...

I have book with all my passwords. I didn’t specify where I am using them, but if I had accident, my wife can first check if all bills are settled and then go through the list with each client and something will work.

FileMaker, Inc. offers password recovery. See the information on their website.

Old Advance Man

I use the same, hidden master password for all my files -- one I never (and I mean NEVER) let the clients see.

OK, there is one exception -- if a client wants (and pays for, and understands the ramifications of) complete access, I don't use that particular password, just whatever password(s) the client chooses. In that case, remembering the passwords is their problem.

As a result, I could walk into an old client's office (even stuff I created in version 2!), and gain complete access to the file.