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Read or convert Access 97 DB
Hello
I have multiple random Access 97 databases that I need to be able to read or convert. I have scoured the web and not being real successful. Does anyone know of any tools to do this? I don't have an older version of Office / Access to try to pull it in like Office 2007. If there is a legal way to get an older copy of Office I am willing to purchase it. Any help would be appreciated.
All versions of Access from 2000 through to 2007 can read and convert Access 97 files. As none of those have been available for sale via MS for many years, there are various online sites which may sell these for a very low sum. However you have no guarantee of legality.
Alternatively you can get someone who does have a suitable version to do the conversions on your behalf. Although normally the process is straightforward, you may need to pay a nominal fee for their time.
You mentioned multiple databases which will take some time to convert.
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https://archive.org has all the versions you need.
the folks that run the sites are Americans.
ok. first will try to convert one file. if able to convert balance files will convert same.
Hi Don_Inst_Support​ , you want to convert access 97 db to latest version.
All versions of Access from 2000 through to 2007 can read and convert Access 97 files. As none of those have been available for sale via MS for many years, there are various online sites which may sell these for a very low sum. However you have no guarantee of legality.
Alternatively you can get someone who does have a suitable version to do the conversions on your behalf. Although normally the process is straightforward, you may need to pay a nominal fee for their time.
You mentioned multiple databases which will take some time to convert.
