Using Access97 with Office XP Pro

[Dave]

Help:

I will soon be receiving a PC with Office XP Pro (fully) installed .... including Access2002.

The problem is that I will need to update/edit Access97 databases on this PC .... and I cannot simply convert to form Access97 to Access2002 since after I am through with the Access97 db others that do not have the newer Access will need to use the database(s).

Has anyone here installed (from the Office97 Pro CD) Access97 on top of Office XP Pro (successfully)?

It seems as if it should be straightforward, but I wouldn't mind a little reassurance/direction.

Thanks

 

[HansXP]

Why not just convert the file back to Access 97 once you're done editing it?

 

[Dave]

Because that type of to-and-fro conversion procedure typically leads to grief .... By the way, I know for a fact that a pre-existing install of Office97 Pro can endure a full install of OfficeXP Pro and stay functional, provided one carefully selects the Office XP Pro install options. However, even in that case, it is a requirement that Outlook2002 overwrite/replace Outlook98 ... no loss there!

Thanks