Old path retained after transfer to a new computer

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I have two applications that I developed on a previous machine. I restored
the application MDBs and their corresponding database MDBs and changed the
code to point to the new paths where the database MDBs are located. However,
the application MDB is still trying to open the database MDB in the original
path that no longer exists. Does anyone know why the original paths are
retained and how to get rid of their references?
 
Where did you "change the code"?

Did you use the Linked Table Manager?

More info, please...

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Office/Access MVP
 
Thank you for the quick response. I checked the Linked Table Manager and yes
the old links were there. Refreshed them so the app is now working. However,
I have noticed that in the application MDB I cannot display the database
window even though I checked the startup option box to say display the
database window. Yet I can display the databaase window in the MDB that
contains my tables. When I click on the database window icon on the toolbar
nothing happens. Any ideas?
 
Are you talking about the front-end or the back-end?

Is the button grayed out?

Are you actually working with an MDB, or is there a chance you have an MDE?

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Office/Access MVP
 
I do have an MDE but this problem is definitely in the front end MDB where
my code is located. The interesting thing that I just noticed is that the
database window is displaying in the back end MDB even though the startup
options are set to not display that window. These applications were
originally developed with Access 2000 and I am now using Acess 2003 on the
new system. I do not see where that should have any real bearing though.
 
Please disregard what I said about the back end MDB. What I meant to say is
that the database window does display ok.
 
MDE's cannot be modified.

If you are trying to "get to the database window" in an MDE, it won't
happen.

You'll have to use the original (pre-MDE) version if you want to work in the
database window.

Regards

Jeff Boyce
Microsoft Office/Access MVP
 
Thank you very much for your patience and assistance. I must have been in
the MDE by mistake. All problems seem to be resolved.
 

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