John,

If the database was originally an Access 2k data file, then there must a
an Access 2000 PROGRAM somewhere around.....
     yes?
     no?
     all of the above? <grin>

Take the data file to a machine that is a PURE Access 97 machine
and load the ENTIRE datafile into Access 97.
Run the repair database utility.
Run the compact database utility.
Add a new record to something.
Finally close the file.
Do all the above in that exact order.

Now try your link.

Jim Meagher

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sanborn, John" <[log in to unmask]>

> Sorry for the confusion, had read though it before sending, but not well
> enough.
>
> This line:
> - Off2k machine (1 each) - Converted Access 2000 machine to 'prior Access
> version'
> Should read:
> - Off2k machine (1 each) - Converted Access 2000 DATABASE to 'prior Access
> version'
>
> The original db was created in Access 2000 then moved to 4 different
Access
> 97 machines.  On all 4 machines the 'Create Linked Table Wizard' WAS
working
> BEFORE loading the converted Access 2000 db, and NOT working AFTER loading
> the db.

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