Databases using different versions of Access

Hi,

I use 5 different databases. 3 or the 5 are only available in Access 97.
The other 2 use Access 2000. I have both versions installed on my computer.
The problem I keep running into is trying to open a 97 based database in 2000
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or a 2000 in database in 97.

I know there are programs available that will allow you to open the correct
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version, but I was hoping that there is a semi simple way to build this
myself. Any help would be appreciated.

Linda


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You can create shortcuts to point to each of the 5 databases. Make sure that
the shortcut includes the full path to which executable you need to use.

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"Boz" wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I use 5 different databases. 3 or the 5 are only available in Access 97.
> The other 2 use Access 2000. I have both versions installed on my
> computer.
> The problem I keep running into is trying to open a 97 based database in
> 2000
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=12367
> or a 2000 in database in 97.
>
> I know there are programs available that will allow you to open the
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=12367
> correct
> version, but I was hoping that there is a semi simple way to build this
> myself. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Linda
>

Boz wrote:

>I know there are programs available that will allow you to open the correct
>version, but I was hoping that there is a semi simple way to build this
>myself. Any help would be appreciated.

To add to Doug's reply here is the contents if the Target field in one
of my shortcuts.

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 2000\Office\MSACCESS.EXE" "Q:\1
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access\NewsgroupAnswers.mdb"

This forces Access 2000 to open the NewsgroupAnswers MDB.
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Tony
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