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Open older MDB databases with Access for MS 365 MSO

Anonymous
2021-10-20T11:35:41+00:00

The support page for opening older MDB files says to first open the older database - which are a selectable filetype - and then use Database Tools to convert it to the newer format however this version of Access does not allow the file to be opened. Others I know are having the same issue.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-10-20T12:14:53+00:00

    The most recent version of Access allow you to open/use only the latest MDB file format. So if yours is a 2000, 97, 2.0, ... MDB then the newer version are incompatible and you must first use an intermediary version of Access (I typically recommend 2010) to upgrade the file format. The newer ACCDB file format had been out for 15+ years now, it should be a priority for any developer to upgrade MDBs to this format to ensure the longevity of their application.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-10-20T12:24:04+00:00

    Thanks Daniel - I agree and have converted many of my older ones but not all. Any idea how I can get a copy of 2010 to covert the remaining ones? I’m now on a quest it seems!

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-10-20T12:48:26+00:00

    You have to look at sites like Amazon, eBay, ...

    If you just need to convert one or two, is I could assist you. Simply send me an email through my website

    https://www.devhut.net/contact/

    with a link to where I can download a copy of the database. I'll convert it and email you back with a new link for you to download the new version.

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