I'm trying to open Northwind database with MS Access 2003. The problem is
that a dialog box appears prompting me to go to Database > Tools > Convert
Database, however, the dialog box re-appears over a couple of times and
disallows the user from doing anything within MS Access.

If you are getting the Convert dialog you will need to convert the database
to the version that you are working in and save it and then open it next time
instead of the original file. During the convert process it will not change
the original file. It will make a NEW copy for you to use.

I wonder why you are getting the convert message. Where did you get your
copy of the Northwind Database? It should be on your own machine under your
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Samples or C:\Program
Files\Microsoft Office\Office 11\Samples folder. That would be the copy that
shipped with Office 2003.
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Bob Larson
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"Jon" wrote:

> I'm trying to open Northwind database with MS Access 2003. The problem is
> that a dialog box appears prompting me to go to Database > Tools > Convert
> Database, however, the dialog box re-appears over a couple of times and
> disallows the user from doing anything within MS Access.