Multiple Access versions on one computer

[schneitodd]

Does anyone know if multiple versions of Access are able to be one a computer at one time. Currently, the organization I am working at has a system that populates an Access 97 database with information on a real-time basis. I am currently running Access 2000, but would like to run queries on the 97 database without converting the file.
Is it possible to run two different versions concurrently?

 

[dk]

Hi,

See here for a brief explanation of how to do this. You could also use ADO/DAO to query the 97 database from within 2000.

 

[Jax]

HI DK
I have both access 97 and the XP version I just installed thm in different drives and have no problems
Jax

 

[NitherWise]

Microsoft has instructions on how to install Access 97 and 2000 on the same machine at this URL:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;241141

I used these instructions for my laptop and haven't had any problems.