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BAFreedom
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Helper I

How to connect to a Microsoft Access Database (Password Protected)?

Hello,

 

I am trying to connect Power BI to a password-protected MS Access File.

 

When I try and get the data by clicking "get data" in Power BI, select the MS Access file, it results in this:

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I need the MS Database to be password protected, as all data contains confidential information.

 

Thank you.

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Syndicate_Admin
Administrator
Administrator

I've tried your solution, but I entered the wrong username and password then error, when I try to enter the correct username and password, the menu doesnt show up, only error like this

help me to solve it pleasee..

 

ValtteriN
Super User
Super User

Hi,

Instead of using MS Access connector use ODBC connector like this:

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Driver:
Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb, *.accdb)};Dbq=YourPath\YourDB.Filetype

In the pop up enter Admin and password:

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