Re: Should I upgrade my Windows 95 version of Access?
- From: "Rick Brandt" <rickbrandt2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:44:11 GMT
JakeD wrote:
SInce about 1996, I have been happily using MS Access for Windows 95,
but would now like to upgrade to a recent version. If I get a Windows
XP version, will I be able to import all my Access 95 files without
problems?
Alternatively, should I continue applying the "if it ain't broke,
don't fix it" approach, and keep on using Access for Win 95?
Thank you for any advice.
JD
Since there is no such product as " MS Access for Windows 95" I must assume you
mean "Access 95". This was arguably the very worst version of Access ever
produced (bug-wise) and almost nobody used it once Access 97 came out. In fact
Access 97 was basically Access 95 with everything fixed.
If that is the case then I think you would be hard-pressed to find anyone that
would recommend you stay with what you have. Now, if what you had was Access 97
then the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" adage would be appropriate since that
is in many people's opinion the best version ever produced.
Realize also that if you decide to upgrade you would most likely find that the
only thing you can purchase is the current version (Access 2007) which many feel
is not ready for prime time although its first service pack was recently
released. At any rate it is radically different and you would be in for quite a
learning curve. You might be able to find Access 2002 or 2003 on the internet
somewhere and either of those would be better choices in my opinion.
--
Rick Brandt, Microsoft Access MVP
Email (as appropriate) to...
RBrandt at Hunter dot com
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