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The Save commands default file format must be configured.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-70947 | DTOO136 | SV-85571r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| When users create new database files, Access saves them in the new Access format. Users can change this functionality by clicking the Office button, clicking "Access Options", and then selecting a file format from the default file format list. If a new database is created in an inappropriate format, some users might be unable to open or use it. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Access 2016 STIG | 2016-12-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-45698r1_fix) |
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| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2016 -> Miscellaneous "Default File Format" to "Enabled (Access 2007)". |