I have several database files created on a Mac with FM Advanced 9 under a username/password with full access privileges. The Mac's HD was damaged and not retrieved -- but all files had recent backups. Now with a completely new Mac I've reinstalled FM Adv 9 and now can't seem to figure out why I can't access database files that were secured under the username/password on the previous Mac. I have the username/password saved elsewhere so I know they're accurate. I'm guessing the account needs to be created, but you can't create the account unless the particular file is opening. Any help appreciated. TIA

The most obvious answer is that the files are damaged. Maybe try opening them on another machine where FMP is already installed. See if that works.

Steven

That's what I've done -- new machine and new install of FM. I had several different backup sets for my numerous FM files. Only the ones that had username/password sets can I not open. The username/password are well known and stored separately in a different application (so I haven't forgotten them). All the other FM files work fine. TIA.

I have no idea what to tell you then. These things are almost impossible to diagnose long distance.

Steven