ACC97: How to Copy an Access 97 Database File from a Floppy Disk or a Zip Disk to the My Documents Folder (310427)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Access 97
This article was previously published under Q310427
Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

For a Microsoft Access 2000 version of this article, see 306988.

SUMMARY

This article describes how to copy an Access 97 database (.mdb) file from a floppy disk or a Zip disk to the My Documents folder on the hard disk.

MORE INFORMATION

To copy an .mdb file from a floppy disk or a Zip disk to the My Documents folder:
  1. Start Windows Explorer.
  2. Make sure that the left pane (the folders pane) is shown.
  3. In the left pane, expand the list to show the My Documents folder.
  4. In the left pane, click the icon for the floppy disk or the Zip disk.
  5. In the right pane, locate the .mdb file, right-click the file, and then drag the file to the My Documents folder in the left pane.
  6. Click Copy Here on the shortcut menu.
  7. Quit Windows Explorer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/25/2003
Keywords:kbhowto KB310427
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