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about moving access 97 files

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by schristo

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I have moved access 97 databases to a new machine. I used NetIQ's Server Consolidator program to do this. All files, permissions,shares are the same as the old server.
I now get the message "The directory name is invalid" when I double-click on the database. However, if I open access 97 first then open the file, it works. Any ideas on what's causing this?

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by richtee

One possibility -- the path associated with when 'I double-click on the database' needs to be updated. Right click what you are double-clicking, select properties, confirm the path has beeen updated to the new location.

by david

Check whether your new system is using UNC paths, where names are truncated.

by david

Check whether your new system is using UNC paths, where names are truncated.

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