Access 2K and Access 97 on same machine

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Douglas Sanders

Hi;

I need to do some work on an Access '97 database but my main workstation has
Office 2K loaded. Can I load Access 97 on the same machine without screwing
things up too badly?

Thanks
Doug Sanders
 
Douglas Sanders said:
Hi;

I need to do some work on an Access '97 database but my main workstation has
Office 2K loaded. Can I load Access 97 on the same machine without screwing
things up too badly?
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Yes. Be sure to load it in a different folder. Be prepared for a little
longer startup time as when you switch between versions, you'll get an
"initializing" message box. I have Access 97, Access 2002, and Access 2003
all happily coexisting on this machine; I have Access 2.0, Access 97, and
Access 2000 on another machine.

Alternatively, you could bring the Access 97 database into Access 2000
(converting it), modify it, then save it in Access 97 format. Just be sure
not to use any Access 2000-specific functionality.

Also, be sure you have installed all the Service Releases / Service Packs
for both versions.

Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
 
I have Access 2.0, 97, 2000 and XP coexisting nicely on one computer. The
trick is to start with the oldest version first and to install each
succeeding version in its own, distinctly named folder. Following is a
link to Microsoft's how-to on the subject:

Access 2000: How to Install Access 97 and Access 2000 on the same computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;241141
 
Hi Larry,
Yes. Be sure to load it in a different folder. Be prepared for a little
longer startup time as when you switch between versions, you'll get an
"initializing" message box.
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Had this annoying problem and found a post on google regarding .srg files
(cant remember how to get to this message again). I completely blanked out
msaccess.srg. That eliminated the load "delay" in A97 and A2K, and the
annoying Windows Installer message "Preparing to install..".

I know msaccess.srg is a self register file, but now I'm wondering if
blanking it out has any adverse effect. Any idea?



TIA
Immanuel Sibero
 
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