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Back End tables exist on an obsolete server 2

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BoxHead

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May 6, 2001
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Our server crashed and all of the backup files were moved to a new server with a different name. My front end will not open at all. A message appears stating that the path is not valid. Holding shift while opening and F11 are not getting me any further.

Is there a way to change linked tables in the registry or another way to get this nut cracked?

Thanks!

John
 
Have you got the original mdb or an mde?
 
When you say original, if you mean the mdb prior to splitting - I do not. I built the db 4 years ago, left the company for a year and came back in a different position. All of the files, folders, and drives with my projects from the first position I held here were 'cleaned up' when I left.
 
I mean not the compiled, mde version. Excuse me for pressing the point, but did you keep the shift key held down until the database was fully opened?
 
We're using the database as an MDB - actually 2 MDB's - front end/back end.

I did hold the shift key down for a long time, several times. My startup options were set up to prevent users from doing that.

I'm working on importing everything from the front end into a new DB. It didn't carry over the Startup Options from the original - which is good. I have some query field names to update since I imported them before I linked to the new table locations.

I think this will work, but I'm going to have to do some rethinking on my startup options.

Thanks Remou
 
Thanks for the help! You saved me again!
 
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