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March 13th, 2004 15:00
Backup Files, Windows98 vs WindowsXP
I was running a critical database in Access 97 on my Dell Dimension V350 in Windows98. I recently bought a new Dimension 4600 running WindowsXP. At the moment, I am not too happy. I was told by Dell people that the database could be converted to Office XP Professional Access with no trouble. OH?
I backedup the database to a 31/2 Floppy using the backup in Windows98 which creates a .qic file. Trying to restore this to WindowsXP, it is looking for a .bkf(?) file. What now? HELP anyone, HELP!
Bill Dobie, Miami
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msgale
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March 13th, 2004 15:00
To move an Access data base for one machine to another, copy the database (.md?) files), form one machine to the another.
Denny Denham
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March 13th, 2004 15:00
Windows XP backup is not compatible with earlier version of MS Backup. You will have to copy the raw database or import it rather than using backup.
msgale
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March 13th, 2004 18:00
Copy the Access files to a floppy and the take the floppy top the other PC. If any single file is too big for a single floppy, "zip" the file to one or more floppies.
SweetOldBill
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March 13th, 2004 18:00
MSGATE,
How do I copy from one machine to the other, they are currently in different rooms. I was hoping to get rid of the old Dell Dimension V350 and use the new 4600. Does anyone, anywhere have a File converter to convert .qic files to .bkf files?
Bill
SweetOldBill
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March 13th, 2004 19:00
MSGATE,
There are more than 3000 records in the Database! That is why there is a compressable .qic file that allows them to all fit on a single floppy'
Why does Microsoft screw up a good thing when they have one?
Bill
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March 13th, 2004 19:00
Jim Hardin
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March 14th, 2004 12:00
Copy the W98 Backup exe and run it on the new PC to restore the files.
Move the HD to the new PC as a slave and copy from drive to drive.
SweetOldBill
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March 15th, 2004 03:00
Jim,
What do you think of the Dual Booting idea? The small(
) hard drive on my old Dimension V350 won't be missed on the 80GB Dimension 4600i.
Bill from Miami
SweetOldBill
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March 15th, 2004 03:00
MSGate,
I may have discovered a third possibility, complain like the Devil to Dell Tech Service and see what they suggest.
They suggested -
1. Some conversion programs to convert .qic files to .bkf files -
or
2. Dual Booting, with selection at boot time, between Windows XP or Windows 98.
Which would you suggest?
Bill in Miami,