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Is it possible to update or copy the value of a field from one of it's subforms to a related field on the Form itself? The PurchaseID field in a Purchase subform is an AutoNumber and is the primary key. Once the AutoNumber in the subform is assigned, I want that value to go into the License...

I'm on a network with a NT4.0 server. We have Windows 95, 98, ME, and 2000 workstations. I am having trouble creating a share on a Win95 SE Fat OS workstation that can be seen by the Win2000 workstation. This share can be seen by all other workstations. The 95 Network setup: Primary Network...

I'd like to change the short date in Access97 from day/month/year to just month/year in the table input mask. I've tried following the input mask tips, but it keeps reverting back to the original code. What should I put in and where?

I know I am suppose to be able to import an Excel spreadsheet into Access. I follow the directions given by Microsoft help 1. Open a database, or switch to the Database window for the open database. 2. To import a spreadsheet, on the File menu, point to Get External Data, and then click Import...

I am trying to set up "sharing" of a database table in Access. I've been instructed to share the database table with certain users by linking the users just to the primary table. They will create their own forms and queries using this table. (No problem there) However, I've been...

I know about the Filter function in Access, but is it possible to use an Access form just as a Search tool. I'd like to create a Search Form that will allow a user to enter a word in any one of the fields and to find all records from a particular table that match that field. BTY I posted this...

You can always try overwriting just that file from your Windows CD to C:\Windows\System. It may or may not work. The file may just be corrupted.

Look at www.woodyswatch.com there are several articals on Office XP or 2002. Still has lots of bugs.

The sight below has most of the info you need to understand why Outlook will not open certain files with what Outlook calls Level 1 extensions. It also lists the extensions in with this problem http://www.woodyswatch.com/wowmm/archtemplate.asp?v2-n07

As far as I know that is not an option in 97. Not even with WordArt text box font. However Office 2000 has added this ability to customize Font color

I know about the Filter function in Access, but is it possible to use an Access form just as a Search tool. I'd like to create a Search Form that will allow a user to enter a word in any one of the fields and to find all records from a particular table that match that field.

I am trying to set up sharing of a database table in Access. I've been instructed to share the database table with certain users by linking the users just to the primary table. They will create their own forms and queries using this table. (No problem there) However, I've been instructed to set...

I finally found the solution. A friend hooked me up with a parts supplier, "www.preowned.com" 800-274-5343, that had exactly what I needed. Although this power supply did not appear in any of the searches I did, it did show up at the above mentioned site. It was the exact same part...

I know there is a way to remove a word you added to the dictionary through the "right-click the word/ Add" function, but I can't remember how. I accidently added a misspelled word to the dictionary.

I am working on an HP Pavilion 8140 for a friend. I have little to go (owner has no documentation and no clue). I tried to power up, but the power light just flickered and a POST card I put in a PCI slot does the same (no code registers). The Power Supply fan slowly rocks forward and back and a...