Aylott Computing - AccVer / ListMDB

ACCVER

Allows you to work with multiple versions of MS Access. Detects the version of Access used to create your MDB, MDA or MDE files and either reports the version number or starts the appropriate version of MS Access.

Now includes support for Access 2003

Refer also to the companion program LISTMDB

Download instructions:

If you have already installed ACCVER v3.x or greater you may download the UPGRADE, otherwise download the FULL VERSION which includes a setup routine.

Download the required version here:

AccVer v5.0
for MS Access
FULL VERSION
(1.9M)

AccVer v5.0
for MS Access
UPGRADE
(73K)

Additional requirements:

One or more versions of MS Access

Installation instructions:

Unzip the FULL VERSION and run SETUP.EXE
Refer to the README.TXT file for more information and upgrade notes

FAQ:

Refer to the FAQs below

ZDNet Reviews:

"MS Access Version Checker is a clever little utility that makes it easier to work with multiple versions of Microsoft Access."

User Comments:

Maris Wynn:
AccVer has been a fantastic time and energy saver. We have to support multiple versions of Access, and I often think of how wretched development and support would be without this program.

Pricing:
(One licence is required
for each PC running
the program)

1 to 9 Users		US $15 each
10 to 49 Users		US $12 each
50 to 99 Users		US$10 each
100+ Users		US $950 total

On-line Registration:

Click here for secure on-line credit card payment and registration

LISTMDB

Creates a list of ALL MS Access databases on servers, workstations, CDs etc together with the date created/modified, the list of users and the Access version.. Invaluable when upgrading Access to ensure that every database has been identified and converted.
Refer also to the companion program ACCVER

Download the required version here:

ListMDB v1.1d
for Windows
FULL VERSION
(1.9M)

Additional requirements:

None

Installation instructions:

Unzip the FULL VERSION and run SETUP.EXE
Refer to the README.TXT file for more information and upgrade notes

FAQ:

Refer to the FAQs below

Pricing:
(One licence is required for each workstation being checked)

1 to 5 Workstations		US $45 each
6 to 25 Workstations		US $40 each
26+ Workstations		US $995 total

On-line Registration:

Click here for secure on-line credit card payment and registration

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

(Q): I get an error message: 'There Is No License' when Starting Microsoft Access

(A): Refer to this article at Microsoft or try this link for more information

(Q): Are run-time versions of MS Access included with ACCVER or LISTMDB?

(A) No. ACCVER does run correctly with All full versions of MS Access - but not all combinations of run-times have been tested. Your feedback would be appreciated.

(Q): How do I install Access 97 and Access 2000 on the Same Computer

(A): Refer to this article at Microsoft or try this link for more information

(Q): I want to use Visual Basic to launch an Access database using the correct version of MS Access.

(A): Install ACCVER and use the following command: ShellExecute(0, "Accver", "<path\filename>.MDB", "", "", 1)

(Q): I get errors (eg 'Unexpected Error', 'Run-time error 50003', 'Out of memory') when trying to execute AccVer.

(A): You may need an updated copy of C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\COMDLG32.OCX. Right click on this file and select Properties then Version. If it it not version 6.00.8418 try installing this file.
NOTES:
* Rename your existing file first
* Make sure you replace EVERY copy of the file on your system

(Q): Following a registry failure I have re-installed Accver but have been unable to get it to work.

(A): Run Accver and restore defaults then run Accver again and check the box to make it the default program

(A): I deleted all the files associated with Accver and now I cannot get my Access files to open.

(A): Please read the uninstalling section in README.TXT before deleting any files. If you have already deleted the files, reinstall Accver then follow the uninstall instructions.


	AccVer & ListMDB

	It is often necessary to install two or more different versions of MS Access. You may be a developer (like ourselves), you may be in the process of upgrading Microsoft Office or you may have existing MS Access databases that cannot be upgraded to the latest version. One of the problems you will have is opening the correct version of MS Access for each database. When you double click on an MDB/MDE in Explorer, it will open the default (or last used) version of Access which is not always what you want. To overcome this problem, we have developed ACCVER. When upgrading, it is an advantage to be able to list all databases on PCs, servers etc together with their version numbers. This will help in estimating the time and cost of the conversion and will also ensure that all databases requiring conversion have been identified. To assist with this process, we have developed LISTMDB. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more information on running multiple versions of MS Access. If you have any questions, suggestions or problems, please contact us.