MS Access 2003 (Access 2000 file Format)

[Heather]

Hello,

Anyone know why if I have MS Access 2003 installed but all my DBs are in a
Access 2000 file format? I noticed in a 2003 Ms Access book I am missing
stuff 2003 offers.

Thanks!

 

[Gina Whipp]

Heather,

You will be able to open your databases with 2003. However, if you plan to
convert your databases up to 2003 you will not be able to open in 2000.

I cannot coment on what you are missing because you did not specify what
'stuff' is missing.

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Gina Whipp

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[Douglas J. Steele]

The 2000 file format is the default file format for Access 2003.

To change a specific database, look under Tools | Database Utilities |
Convert Database on the menu.

To change the default to Access 2003, look on the Advanced tab under Tools |
Options on the menu. (Note that changing the default will NOT convert any of
your existing databases)

 

[John W. Vinson]

Hello,

Anyone know why if I have MS Access 2003 installed but all my DBs are in a
Access 2000 file format? I noticed in a 2003 Ms Access book I am missing
stuff 2003 offers.

Thanks!

Access2003 (and 2002 and 2000) defaults to create databases in 2000 format.
There is very little functional difference and I doubt you're missing
anything; but if you wish, you can use Tools... Database Utilities... Convert
Database to save it in 2002/2003 format (there's only one such format for the
two versions).