access97 to access2000 compatibility

[cgmckenzie]

I have 4 computers on a network. 3 have access2000 one has access97 the one with 97 can't open the the shared documents with 2000 database fills.

 

[dcx693]

Access 2000 uses a new file format that cannot be opened into Access 97. I think you can share the databases if you split them with a front-end and a back-end and have the back ends in Access 97 format, while leaving the front ends in their original format. Can someone else confirm their experience with this? Thanks.

 

[iancampbellian]

97 and 2000

yeah you can use different front ends...just ensure the back-end is 97...you can convert the 2000 backend to 97 (tools menu)

 

[neileg]

We have this situation as a routine. Usually, the performance of the 2kFE with the 97BE is poorer than 97FE to 97BE, but at least it works.

 

[cgmckenzie]

I solved it.... I just put Access2000 on all the computers made it simple thanks for the help. Chris