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Old May 9th, 2010, 07:29 PM posted to microsoft.public.access.gettingstarted
steve goodrich
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Default Open Excel file with command button?

We have two versions of MS Office installed in our office – 97 & 2003
We use Access 97 and Excel, Word and PowerPoint 2003
The file types are associated with the correct programs, so double clicking
an Excel file for example will open it using Excel 2003.

I have an Access 97 db with a command button on the form that when clicked
opens an Excel file using the FollowHyperlink code.E.g. followhyperlink “
\\servername\shared\PUBLIC\filename.xls”

I have also tried to enter the hyperlink on the format tab on the property
sheet
On both occasions the file opens with Excel 97
Is there a method that I can use that will open the file in Excel 2003
All other files/shortcuts open with 2003 when double clicked

I tried to get Office 97 uninstalled except for Access 97 but we need photo
editor 97 and was informed by our tech guy that they can’t remove
word,excel & PowerPoint 97 and leave photo editor on because of the way our
company has it packaged. It’s all done remotely and they can’t do custom
installs/uninstalls.

All I want to do is open an Excel file using the 2003 version from a
command button on my form.

Any help would be appreciated

Steve


 




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