Access Database (.accdb) File Loading Delay in Cloud Environment Without Internet Access

Hello,

I'm encountering a loading delay with an Access (.accdb) file on a cloud-based server that lacks internet access. It appears that Access is trying to reach out to the internet, but this connection fails after several IP hops and is ultimately rejected by the last router.

Here’s what I’ve done so far:

1. Modified the Hosts File on the server to block Access from reaching out to Microsoft services (e.g., office.microsoft.com).

After making these changes, the load time has improved from 25 seconds to around 5-6 seconds. However, it's still slower than the normal load time.

Interestingly, on a completely offline client PC, Access doesn't attempt these connections, and files open without any delay. This seems related to Access detecting the private network on the server as "connected," which triggers the attempts to reach Microsoft services.

If anyone has additional workarounds to eliminate this delay, I’d greatly appreciate the help!

Thank you in advance for any insights!

Microsoft Office Version: Office LTSC 2021, version 2108 (Build 14332.20763)

• Operating System: Windows server 2022 DC