yes, you can run a a2000 mde with a2002 (xp).
Of course, you can only create a a2002 mde with a a2002 mdb file (ie: is in
a2002 format).
So, a2002 can read, and even edit the a2000 mdb files (in fact, a2002 uses
the a2000 format by default). However, a2002 can NOT create a a2000 mde.
However, it will execute the a2000 mde without trouble.
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Albert D. Kallal (Access MVP)
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
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