[AccessD] VM for different versions of Access

Darryl Collins Darryl.Collins at coles.com.au
Thu Mar 27 18:12:59 CDT 2008


Tina,

I read this only this morning... I may be of some use to you?

http://www.windowssecrets.com/2008/03/27/01-XP-virtual-computing-avoids-dual-boot-complexity

regards
Darryl.

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[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Tina Norris
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Subject: [AccessD] VM for different versions of Access


Hi All,

Double-posting, since this is a technical virtual machine question but 
involves Access.

The database I wrote about that got corrupted has been mostly repaired.  
That is to say the tables are intact, all the data are there, and the 
table relationships are good.  However, there are bits and pieces that 
definitely are out of whack.  I am going to remodel the database, to use 
only the features the client actually uses and wants, to restore the 
switchboard interface the client likes, and then split the sucker into a 
proper BE and FE.  Client agrees.  Here is the puzzle: client uses 
Access97.  My machine is WinXP Pro with Office 2003. 

I would like to install a virtual machine and run Office 97 in that 
machine (yes, I still have a licensed copy on the shelf - 
unbelievable!).  I would like that machine to reside on my USB external 
drive.  Is this do-able?  What are the gotchas I need to watch out for?

I have Microsoft's VirtualPC installed as well as VMWare's Server.  The 
MS VirtualPC seems the better candidate for making a virtual machine to 
run another version of Office. 

Suggestions?  Ideas?  Watch-out fors?

Thanks,
Tina
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