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Opening an old Access database file

Anonymous
2017-06-11T19:37:19+00:00

I have an old database created in dBase II or III 30 years ago. About 15 years ago, I was able to import it into Microsoft Access and save it. It says it is an Access 2000 file. I now would like to see the database again, but only have the latest Access 2016 to use. But I get this message: "Cannot open database created with a previous version of your application." Is there any reasonable way to do this, or is the data lost forever?

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Anonymous
2017-06-12T01:26:09+00:00

Thank you for your prompt reply and offer. Apparently MS added the ability to import the old format database into Access 2016 very recently, so after I updated the program I was able to import it.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-06-11T20:15:17+00:00

    This table, http://www.devhut.net/2017/05/16/access-database-file-compatibility-table/ would indicate that you should be able open an Access 2000 mdb in Access 2016.

    If you would like, contact me through the link in my signature, and I will convert it a 2016 accdb for you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-06-12T13:16:02+00:00

    I'm glad to hear you got it all sorted out and that it was an easy fix.

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