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If I am running office XP and developing applications in Access XP can I install Access 2019 (64bit) and Office 365 on the same pc and still develop using both versions of MS Access, or will I have issues and problems with conflicts between the installations of the two versions?
I understand that applications developed in Access 2019 will not open in Access XP but so long as I don't open and update Access XP applications in Access 2019 will I be able to continue development of these Applications with MS Access XP?
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That's understandable to a certain degree. On the other hand, the cost of running obsolete software grows over time. This is sometimes referred to as "technical debt" and it's a tough nut to crack. Here's an insightful article on the problem.
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You should be able to have both since Office XP uses different technology.
The question is why would you continue to develop in XP? I see absolutely no reason to continue to use any version before 2010.
At the risk of being too sarcastic, you might ask this client if they would buy a 2001 model automobile? Or given the faster pace of software development than automotive, a 1980 automobile?
They really should upgrade. Not a trivial task - there have been at least three major architectural changes - but certainly doable.
Thanks for the insightful article and taking the time and interest to reply and get involved... I appreciate it greatly... Thank You
Thanks for your reply I appreciate your time and effort in replying...
To your question...
I have some existing clients who do not wish to incur the cost of upgrading their software but still want changes to the applications they have running.