ACC1x: Maximum Database Size Increased in Version 1.1

ID: Q98675

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SUMMARY

The maximum database size in Microsoft Access version 1.1 is 1 gigabyte (GB). In Microsoft Access 1.0, the maximum database size is 128 megabytes (MB).

This article explains how to convert your Microsoft Access version 1.0 databases into version 1.1 databases, thereby allowing you to take advantage of the new database size limit.


MORE INFORMATION

You can use Microsoft Access version 1.0 databases under Microsoft Access version 1.1. However, in order to take advantage of the new size limit, you must convert your version 1.0 databases.

To convert a Microsoft Access version 1.0 database to version 1.1 format, do the following:

  1. Open Microsoft Access version 1.1.


  2. From the File menu, choose Compact Database.


  3. Select the database that you want to convert, and choose OK.


  4. The Database to Compact Into dialog window appears. From the List Files of Type combo box, choose Access V1.1 (*.MDB). Enter a new File Name, and choose OK.


NOTE: When you select a version 1.0 database, Access 1.0 (*.MDB) will be the default format. You will need to manually select Access 1.1 (*.MDB) in the List Files of Type combo box.

Additional query words: compact/repair limit 


Keywords          : kbusage GnlApp 
Version           : 1.0 1.1
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbinfo

Last Reviewed: March 23, 1999