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The fix:

Copied the .dll from another machine (same version) onto a CD.
Started the 'broken' machine in SafeMode/CommandPrompt.

Deleted the 'broken' .dll then copied the new one to the same location.
Rebooted. Viola. Works fine.

Gah.

"KC" wrote:

> Thanks for the links. The 1st one is the exact tech note that tells one to
> disable the Jet Engine and how to re-enable on the WorkArounds.
>
> The others do not mention what happens or how to fix when the re-enabling
> fails.
>
> I am 99.9% sure this drive was not compromised. Why? It's never been hooked
> up to the internet. Yet, mandates from upon high (management) say 'you have
> to disable this'. (Ridiculous if you ask me, that one has to do things for
> computers to prevent it from attack when it'll never be effected through the
> internet or e-mail).
>
> Yet, also, no one around here where I'm located knows how to re-enable it.
>
>
>
> "nass" wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > "KC" wrote:
> >
> > > So, as requested in this advisory, I entered the command line on one of the
> > > computers here to disable the jet database engine:
> > >
> > > Caution, read the rest of this post before entering this line...
> > > echo y| cacls "%SystemRoot%\system32\msjet40.dll" /E /P everyone:N
> > >
> > > So, that sets it as it should.
> > >
> > > Come to find out, some of the programs on the computer require the access to
> > > that specific .dll. Fine. I'll re-enable it using the instructions also
> > > listed an undo procedure... the advisory states to enter:
> > >
> > > echo y| cacls "%SystemRoot%\system32\msjet40.dll" /E /R everyone
> > >
> > > I get "Access Denied".
> > >
> > > Anyone have a suggestion on how to re-enable the msjet40.dll?
> >
> >
> > I'm afraid your system may be compromised or you messed it up!.
> > Did you tried the |keys in the registry to adjust to loosen its grip a
> > little bit?.
> > Read the info here:
> > Vulnerability in Microsoft Jet Database Engine (Jet) Could Allow Remote Code
> > Execution
> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/950627.mspx
> >
> > http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access/HP010321681033.aspx
> > http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access/HP010321611033.aspx