Open/Convert Works Database .wdb file in Access

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I am running Windows XP Professional. I am running MS Works Version 7 and
MS Access 2003. I need to open or convert and use fully a Works Database
file .wdb in MS Access. Any ideas? Thanks very much.



Chris
 
Chris said:
I am running Windows XP Professional. I am running MS Works Version
7 and MS Access 2003. I need to open or convert and use fully a
Works Database file .wdb in MS Access. Any ideas? Thanks very much.



Chris
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I believe you must export the file from Works to a format that Access
can read.
 
Thanks. Please tell me what that would be. I have tried .dbf IV and it
doesn't carry the table with it.
 
I would have expected the dBase format to work. What do you mean by "doesn't
carry the table with it"?

You could try exporting to comma-delimited (.csv): at least that way you can
look at what's in the file.
 
Chris,

I was actually asked to do something like this yesterday, and discovered the
following link:
How to Import a Works for Windows Database to MS Access
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/93429/en-us

I ended up not using the information due to the fact that there turned out
to be such a small amount of data in the Works DB, it only took a few minutes
to enter it manually. But maybe you will find the info somewhat useful.

-Michael
 
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