You cannot convert your Access 2000 database to Access 97 (319310)

SYMPTOMS

When you try to convert a Microsoft Access 2000 database to a Microsoft Access 97 database format, you may receive the following error message:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot open the file. It is already opened exclusively by another user or you need permission to view it.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods.

Method 1 - Turn Off or Remove your Antivirus Software

Contact your McAfee VirusScan documentation for more information about how to temporarily turn off VirusScan, or how to completely remove the program from your computer. For information about how to contact McAfee (Network Associates, Inc.), see the "More Information" section of this article.

Method 2 - Convert the Database in Windows Safe Mode

Restart your computer in Safe mode, convert your database, and then restart your computer in Normal mode.

To start a Microsoft Windows 98 or a Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me)-based computer in Safe mode, restart your computer, press and hold down the CTRL key after your computer completes the Power On Self Test (POST), and then select Safe Mode on the Startup menu.

To start a Microsoft Windows 2000 or a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer in Safe mode, restart your computer, press F8 after your computer completes the POST, and then select Safe Mode on the Startup menu.

MORE INFORMATION

For information about how to contact your hardware manufacturer, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.