asked on 8/26/2021

Open Access database hiden (not visible) from Windows Shortcut

I would like to open an Access Database as not visible. But I need it to work in a Windows shortcut with a switch like:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\MSACCESS.EXE" "D:\MyDbToOpen.accdb / TheSwitch "
This database just execute code and close after it and I don't what to see any screen.
I know how to do it by vbscript, but for this particular use I need it to be in a Windows shortcut.

I need something that do not involve the anti-virus protection like a vbscript etc...

Thanks,

Microsoft Access

Last Comment

Gontran Harvey

8/27/2021

John Tsioumpris

8/26/2021

How about using a startup macro to run your code...? Just hide everything and let it do its work

Gontran Harvey

8/26/2021

ASKER

You can see the access screen. I only have code executed. No form involve.

John Tsioumpris

8/26/2021

Just put this on a startup function for an application for a friend of mine

Application.RunCommand acCmdAppMinimize
DoCmd.Minimize

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The application starts and immediately is getting minimized

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Gustav Brock

8/27/2021

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Gontran Harvey

8/27/2021

ASKER

Thanks guys, the Gustav Brock solution do the trick, it's almost not perceptive by the user.