Opening Database from DOS

[AmberO]

I need to use batch files to open my database. This works fine on machines running NT. However, computers running ME do not recognise 'letters.mdb' as a command to open the database.

Does anyone know how to open a mdb file from DOS using ME?

Thank you

Amber

 

[RobertT687]

I use a .cmd file for a similar purpose.
Try something like :
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\MSACCESS.EXE" C:\yourdirectory\subdirectory\YourAccess.mdb

 

[AmberO]

Thanks for the reply, but it still won't work - any other ideas?????

 

[THoey]

Please cut and paste your batch file code here and explain what the error is. We should be able to help you out... Terry
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[AmberO]

From a dos prompt when I type letters.mdb the exact error is 'bad command or file name'. The path is definately correct and I chacked the file associations as well.


(The rest of the batch file works ok, which is why I haven't pasted it in)

Thank you,
Amber