How To Install Multiple Access versions on the same computer

How To Install Multiple Access versions on the same computer? Install Access97 and Access2000 on the same computer. Although Microsoft does not recommend installing and using multiple versions of Access on a computer, this is also possible. This article discusses how to install and use Access97 on the same computer

How To Install Multiple Access versions on the same computer? In this example, Access 97 and Access 2000 are installed on the same computer. Although Microsoft does not recommend installing and using multiple versions of Access on one computer, this is also possible. This article discusses how to install and use Access 97 on the same computer

　　 HowOn the same server ComputerUpper InstallMultiple Access Version? On the same computer InstallAccess 97 and Access 2000 examples. Although Microsoft does not recommend InstallAnd use multiple VersionBut this is also possible. This article discusses HowOn the same computer InstallAnd use Access 97 and Access 2000, and also discuss some problems that may occur when performing this operation. HowOn the same computer InstallAccess 97 and Access 2000 depend on whether you have InstallOne of them VersionOr none Install.

Neither Access 97 nor Access 2000Install

If neither Access 97 nor Access 2000 is availableInstall, FirstInstallAccess 97, and thenInstallAccess 2000. Because the twoVersionAccessInstallIn the same folderInstallAccess 2000 must be customizedInstallTo Prevent Access 2000 from overwriting Access 97.

1,InstallAccess 97 or Office 97. You can select "typical" or "Custom"Install.

2,InstallAccess 2000 or Office 2000, but you must select "Custom"Install.

3. When prompted, change Access 2000 or Office 2000InstallLocation, making it compatible with C: \ Program Files \ Microsoft Office \ or Access 97 and Office 97InstallDifferent folders. For example, you can set Access 2000 or Office 2000InstallTo the folder named C: \ Program Files \ Microsoft Office2K \

4. When a prompt appears, choose to retain the earlyVersion. This is an option that either Selects all or does not select all. You must retain allVersionOr give up all the Office programs.

5. Complete other tasksInstallStep.

Tip: The Office 97 shortcut on the Start menu will be overwritten by the Office 2000 shortcut. If you want to display the Office 97 shortcut on the Start menu, you must manually add the shortcut.

AlreadyInstallAccess 97

IfInstallAnd you want to add Access 2000, follow these steps:

1,InstallAccess 2000 or Office 2000. Be sure to select "Custom"Install.

2. When prompted, change Access 2000 or Office 2000InstallLocation, making it compatible with C: \ Program Files \ Microsoft Office \ or Access 97 and Office 97InstallDifferent folders. For example, you can set Access 2000 or Office 2000InstallTo the folder named C: \ Program Files \ Microsoft Office2K \

3. When a prompt appears, choose to retain the earlyVersion. This is an option that either Selects all or does not select all. You must retain allVersionOr give up all the Office programs.

4. Complete other tasksInstallStep.

Tip: The Office 97 shortcut on the Start menu will be overwritten by the Office 2000 shortcut. If you want to display the Office 97 shortcut on the Start menu, you must manually add the shortcut.

AlreadyInstallAccess 2000

IfInstallAnd you want to add Access 97, you must perform some additional steps.

TryInstallWhen using Access 97, you must avoid the "Microsoft Access can't start because there is no license for it on this machine" error message caused by the Hatten font, this font is composed of Access 2000 and Office 2000Install. In addition, if Access 97InstallThe program finds an update to the Msaccess.exe file on the computer.Version, NoInstallVersion 97 of the Msaccess.exe file.

1. Click Start, point to search, and then click file or folder ".

2. Find the Hatten. ttf file and rename it as Hatten. sav. To avoid the "Microsoft Access can't start because there is no license for it on this machine" error message when Access 97 is started, you must do so.

Tip: you can find the Hatten. ttf file under the name Haettenschweiler In the Fonts folder.

3. Find the existing Msaccess.exe FileVersionAnd rename it Msaccess.2k. Before renaming, right-click the file and click Properties to confirmVersionIs 9.0x. ClickVersionTab.

4,InstallAccess 97 or Office 97.

5. When prompted, click Change directory to change Access 97InstallTo the Access 2000InstallFolder. For exampleInstallTo the folder named C: \ Program Files \ Microsoft Office97.

6,InstallThen, find the Msaccess.2k file and rename it Msaccess.exe. In addition, find the Hatten. sav file and rename it as Hatten. ttf.

On the same computerInstallProblems occurred after Access 97 and Access 2000

If you are on the same computerInstallAnotherVersionIf you do not follow the steps described in this article, you may encounter problems when trying to start Access. The following describes the possible error messages or problems and solutions.

You may receive an error message: Microsoft Access can't start because there is no license for it on this machine.

To solve this problem, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to search, and then click file or folder ".

2. In the Name box, type Hatten. ttf.

3. In the search range box, type C: \ Windows \ Fonts or the path of the Fonts folder on your computer. If you are not sure about the font folder location, open Windows Resource Manager to viewInstallDirectory. Note: For Windows NT 4.0, the path may be C: \ WINNT \ Fonts.

4. Click search now to start searching.

5. Under the name, right-click the Hatten. ttf file, and click rename in the displayed menu.

6. Change the file name to Hatten. sav.

Tip: you can find the Hatten. ttf file under the name Haettenschweiler In the Fonts folder.

7. insert an Access 97 or Office 97 disc into a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

8. Click start, and then click Run.

9. Type A command to run Microsoft AccessInstallProgram, use the/y switch to re-register Access 97. For example, type D: \ Setup.exe/y

10.InstallIn the maintenance program dialog box, clickInstall.InstallThe program updates the Access system registry.InstallStart Access.

Tip: follow the steps in this process will have a side effect: All Start Menu shortcuts will be changed to point to the Office 97 program. To direct these shortcuts to the Office 2000 program, run Office 2000 in maintenance mode.InstallProgram, and then click repair. Then, you can select the repair Start Menu shortcut.

Another error message you will receive is:

The specified database cannot be found, or no database is specified.

Specify a valid database name in the command line (include the path if necessary ).

There are two main causes for this error:

1.InstallOn a computer where Small Business Customer Manager 2000 is deployedInstallAccess 97. For other information about how to solve this problem, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

235279 ACC2000: InInstall"Can't Find the Database You Specified" error occurs when Access 97 is started on the computer of Office 2000 Small Business Tools.

2.InstallAccess 97 (completelyVersion) And Access 97InstallAccess 2000. For other information about how to solve this problem, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

235280 ACC2000: "Can't Find the Database You Specified" error occurs when Access 97 is started after the upgrade to Office 2000