Version changes

  • Thread starter Thread starter Guest
  • Start date Start date
G

Guest

I have an access db that has worked fine for years. Now, I've upgraded
(again) to XP & I'm getting a "Database or Object is Read-Only" message. I
think it's an easy fix, but at my age, I can't remember what I did when I
went from Access97 to 2000, & Win98 to NT. Thanks, -Bill.
 
It's a pain in the neck but, unlike Excel/Word etc, Access 97 files in
practice have to be converted to the new format. You can leave them in the
old format and read/write data but the moment anything has to be made or
changed design-wise (and I mean anything, even a quick query), you need to
convert. This can be done via Tools, Database Utilities. Access 2003 works
fine with both 2002/2003 format and 2000 format files. Watch out though:
some VBA commands and ActiveX controls (like those little calendar tools) go
wrong in the new format and may need some tweaking.
 
Martin, thanks for the reply, but the database has already been converted.
The box is running XP 5.1.26 & Access 2000. The database opens OK, but the
import doesn't work. I think it's an Object thats read only- maybe a table.
When I converted before (97 - 2000) I had to re-register something but I
don't remember what. Also I had to put ADO ahead of DAO in the list
somewhere - or some such thing. I hope this helps you help me. Sorry about
being so vague, but the greymatter just can't cope with these "every 3-4
year" events. ;-)
 
Back
Top