Access 97/ XP version??

[Jenny]

Hi All,
Does anyone know this?
I am using Access XP version, but my clients are using
Access 97 version, is there a way that microsoft would
help me downgrade my version to Access97? And how?

Thanks,
Jenny

 

[ChrisM]

Do you want to convert an database so that they can use it? If so is:

Tools -> Database Utilities -> Convert Database -> To Access 97 Format...

Any use?

Cheers,

ChrisM

 

[Jenny]

Hi Chris,
Thanks for your message. But I need to use Access 97
version software to develop the db.
Does microsoft provide this downgrade service?
Thanks,
Jenny

 

[ChrisM]

Not as far as I know, though I'm willing to be corrected.
All I can suggest is trying to buy a 2nd hand copy of Access 97 (Don't
imagine it will be very expensive now...?)

<sorry>

ChrisM

What happens if you develop your DB in XP (your computer) then try and
convert it to 97?

 

[M.L. Sco Scofield]

MS's policy on downgrades is pretty limited. See http://www.microsoft.com/permission/copyrgt/cop-soft.htm#Downgrades.

Your best bet is to check eBay or one of the used software dealers. After all, Access 97 is 4 versions and 7 years old.

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