How do I backup, copy or transfer data

How can I backup data in Access 97 so I can retrieve it if
disaster strikes? also, how can I copy Access data to use
in another computer? can I copy or backup data from Access
97 to be restored and used in a later version of Access?
Can anyone guide me step by step how to do it, Thanks.

You should be backing up your database file nightly already. If not, dont' come crying to me when you lose it.

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How can I backup data in Access 97 so I can retrieve it if
disaster strikes? also, how can I copy Access data to use
in another computer? can I copy or backup data from Access
97 to be restored and used in a later version of Access?
Can anyone guide me step by step how to do it, Thanks.

Backing up your database can be a simple as ...

1. Copying the MDB file from the hard drive to a diskette on a daily basis
2. If too large for a diskette, copying the database from your local hard
drive to a network drive
3. Copying the MDB file from your hard drive to a CD-ROM using appropriate
CD creation software

All users must be *out* of the database when any copying is done.


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Cheryl Fischer, MVP Microsoft Access
Law/Sys Associates, Houston, TX


"Qal" wrote in message
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How can I backup data in Access 97 so I can retrieve it if
disaster strikes? also, how can I copy Access data to use
in another computer? can I copy or backup data from Access
97 to be restored and used in a later version of Access?
Can anyone guide me step by step how to do it, Thanks.

Hi Cheryl,
Thanks for your advice. Can you tell me where exactly I
can find the MDB files/folder to copy. Can you also tell
me if I can restore them by simply drag and drop them
again in the same folder of Access in another computer, so
I have the same data somewhere else. Thanks again.


-----Original Message-----
Backing up your database can be a simple as ...

1. Copying the MDB file from the hard drive to a
diskette on a daily basis
2. If too large for a diskette, copying the database
from your local hard
drive to a network drive
3. Copying the MDB file from your hard drive to a CD-ROM
using appropriate
CD creation software

All users must be *out* of the database when any copying
is done.


--

Cheryl Fischer, MVP Microsoft Access
Law/Sys Associates, Houston, TX


"Qal" wrote in
message
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How can I backup data in Access 97 so I can retrieve it
if
disaster strikes? also, how can I copy Access data to
use
in another computer? can I copy or backup data from
Access
97 to be restored and used in a later version of Access?
Can anyone guide me step by step how to do it, Thanks.


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