Access2000 slows after Access97 uninstalled

[leericmarvin]

I have both Access2000 and Access97 installed while migrating from one to the other. I uninstalled Access97 from 5 computers, of which 3 now have slow running Access2000. I have also uninstalled Office2000 and reinstall, with no improved symptoms. I have tried steps in MS articules 239114 & 200600 with no luck. All 5 computers are W2K with Sp 3 or 4 on them. Office 2000 is SR1a or SP3 on them. I can't see any corrilation based on Service Packs. The last computer that did this, I checked accessing database file before uninstall and file functioned at normal speed (2-3 seconds) After uninstall Access97, database file under Access2000 runs 45-60 seconds . These computers where built 1st with Office2000 installed, then 2ndly Access97 ONLY into different directory. Access2000 executable was renamed to permit Access97 to install and then named back after install. I hope someone here can help out,
Thanks, LeEric Marvin

 

[Zeroanarchy]

Ok lets see if this helps.

I assume the user is running the complete office 2000 package and not just access.

I am also assuming that you have convert the access program from 97 to 2000.

Thinks to look at.

(1) Do a compact an repair and see if that works, if not

(2) Registry, get a registry cleaner could help speed it up.

(3) I can not remember where it is, but at one stage office had an auto log built in somewhere and there is a switch to turn it off, in turning it off it boots up office programs a lot quicker.

(4) To make it even faster look at replacing office 2000 with runtime 2000. This is assuming the user does not need to develop access apps.

I had a look around on the web for you but did not find much that would help.

Good luck



ZeroAnarchy
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[leericmarvin]

ZeroAnarchy,

Thanks for tips. I tried Registry cleaning, which didn't help. I didn't try compacting because database worked normal speed on other computers with Access2000. Finally I reinstalled access97 and Access2000 returned to is't former speed and glory. So decided to leave/restore Access97 on the problematic computers and delete icons so user can't accidently use 97. Not the cleanest way of doing business, but saves me many hours of trouble shooting.

LeEric