just want to read an access 97 or 2000 database file 1

[datamasher]

Hi everyone,
I have a software package which manages theatre ticket bookings and wish to use the
marketing facilioties which produce access database files in access 97 or 2000 formats. I simply just
want to read / view these files ( I do not require to edit them in any way ). I am using Windows Vista and do not have Microsoft Office Access available
on my computer and do not have the budget to install this either. Is there an way of me viewing these files.

Steve

 

[genomon]

Not sure what ypou mean by "files" - tables? If you want to open the database as read-only you can download the free Access runtime from Microsoft here:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=10910

Should be compatible with older databases.


Beir bua agus beannacht!

 

[datamasher]

Hi genomon,
I want to open tables in old version access 97 .mdb files. I tried the link but early versions do not work. Had a thought thought though, might be able to import data to Excel 2003 which I have got on my Windows Vista Computer. Will try when I am back at work on Thursday.
Thanks for replying though!

Steve

 

[assets]

When I had 97 and wanted to open it in 2002I had to find a copy of 2000. First convert to 200 from 97 then open it in 2002/3

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