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Don_Inst_Support
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May 24, 2025
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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 do...
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    MendipDataSystems
    Jun 01, 2025

    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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MendipDataSystems
Brass Contributor
Jun 01, 2025

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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