Re: Access 97 Install problem

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From: John Nurick (j.mapSoN.nurick_at_dial.pipex.com)
Date: 02/28/04 

Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 19:14:47 +0000

Hi,

Installing three versions of Access on a workstation is one thing, but
installing them on a machine running SBS is insane because if anything
goes wrong with this server the whole network goes down. For the same
reason it's a bad idea IMHO to use the server as a workstation. And
doubly so for running antique 16-bit apps that are looking for Windows
3.x for workgroups.

Use another computer, please!

On Sat, 28 Feb 2004 05:33:51 -0800, "Cvegas" <csanto@chadeen.com> wrote:

>I have to support 3 versions of Acess starting with V 1.1
>
>I am attempting to install this version to F:\Access97 on 2003 SBS machine.
>I am logged in as the administrator and have all rights.
>
>I am getting a message that the wfwdrv must be upgraded and I have followed
>the instructions but still get the error that windows for workgroups must be
>updated.
>
>To install the updated Windows for Workgroups Driver:
>
>1 Exit Microsoft Windows or Windows For Workgroups.
>
> This driver cannot be installed while you are running
> Microsoft Windows.
>
>2 Insert the ODBC disk in drive A.
>
>3 Type a:
>
>4 Type wfwdrv
>
> * If Windows is installed on your PC, but is not in your
> PATH statement in AUTOEXEC.BAT, enter the path where
> Windows is installed. For example, type:
>
> wfwdrv c:\windows
>
> * If Windows is installed on the network, specify the system
> directory where USER.EXE is found. For example, to install
> the driver into the q:\system directory type:
>
> wfwdrv q:\system
>(I went into cmd prompt and typed wfwdrv C:\windows\system32) and was told
>that the drv had been updated. I still get the same error.
>
>Any help would be appreciated.
>
> 

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