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avaldes1240
Aug 07, 2021Copper Contributor
You must start Microsoft Access by double-clicking a microsoft access file error
I just brought Microsoft 365 and when I try to open Access I get and error code which say: You must start Microsoft Access by double-clicking a Microsoft Access file , or by running Microsoft Acces...
Ibaad_Farooqui
Jan 30, 2022Copper Contributor
I'm having the same problem and i am unable to even create or open a new database file. I can provide some Screenshots
George_Hepworth
Jan 30, 2022Silver Contributor
That screenshot indicates you have the Access run time installed. Do you also have a FULL, licensed version of Access installed?
- Ibaad_FarooquiJan 31, 2022Copper ContributorI...guess it is access runtime. It came with the microsoft office setup though, and...i don't really think it's supposed to be access runtime?
- George_HepworthJan 31, 2022Silver Contributor
We would have to see the actual installation to comment on that, of course. The screen shot certainly implies you have the runtime.
You may also have a different version of Office, i.e. a trial version that was included with the new computer. Lookup under installed apps to see what you do have installed.