Access 2007 stores objects so they take less space -- especially OLE
objects...
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TrUz wrote:
> I have a Access 2003 Database which was 80+ MB, I have since installed Access
> 2007 and edited the project. Upon compacting and repairing the project with
> Access 2007 the file size dropped from 80+ MB to 35MB.
>
> Does anyone know the reason for this as I can compant it in Access 2003 and
> it stays at 80+MB?
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> Many Thanks,
>
> TrUz