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Software License Tracker in Access 97

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by themark

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I recently downloaded the Software License Tracker from TechRepublic's Download page. I looked at it at home, where I have Office XP installed, but when I took it to where I work, we have Office 97, and the database would not open. On TechRepublic's download page, it says that the database is fully compatable with Access 97 & 2000. Has anyone else had trouble opening the file in Access 97. Any solutions, other than upgrading?
Mark

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by timwalsh

Assuming that the writer of the database is correct that it is compatible, a possible cause of your problem is that when you opened it at home, it was upgraded to the Access 2002 format, which would of course make it unreadable by Access 97. Try downloading again from TechRepublic and try opening from Access 97 directly.

by timfox

It's really not worth your while. The DB only contains one table and one form - not really ground breaking stuff. I have converted it from A2000 and it opens fine in A97, so I can send it to your email account if required.

Let me know?

CheersTimFox

by themark

I realize it is not groundbreaking, but it saves me some work, not having to create the whole thing myself. What I don't understand is how you converted it from Access 2000 and opened it in 97, and I can't. Please share the tip with me, and I would love it if you send the '97-compatable DB to me at my work address: mrepp@port-huron.k12.mi.us
Thanks.
Mark

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