Transfer files to a new computer

[Bob]

I have an Access database in 2003 format on a computer running XP. I am
trying to move it to a new computer with a new Access 2007 program. I saved
the 2003 files on a thumb drive, and I can load them in Access on the new
computer, where they show up just fine by plugging the thumb drive into the
new computer and accessing the thumb drive. However, when I save the
database on the new computer in the 2007 format with a new file name, it
appears in the designated folder, and shows up in an Access as recent
documents, but when I try to open it, nothing appears on the screen. The
name of the database appears at the top of the screen, but there is no
content, even after I hit the "allow content' button. How can I move the old
database into the new computer?

 

[Clifford Bass]

Hi Bob,

Access 2007 will read 2003 files. How about using Windows Explorer and
just dragging them from the thumb drive folder to whatever folder you want to
use on the new computer? It is conceivable that you may need to add that new
folder to the Trusted locations in Access. Go to the Office Button and
choose Access Options. Then go to the Trust Center and choose Trust Center
Settings. Then go to Trusted locations and add your new folder location.

Hope that helps,

Clifford Bass