How do I backup, copy or transfer data

Q

Qal

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.
 
C

cranky

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
 
C

Cheryl Fischer

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.
 
Q

Qal

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.
 
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