MSQuery 1.0: Paradox 4.x File Format Not Supported

ID: Q110357

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

If you attempt to use the Paradox ODBC driver that ships with Microsoft Query version 1.0 to connect to a Paradox for MS-DOS 4.x file or Paradox for Windows 1.x file, the ODBC driver will not be able to properly recognize the file format. You may be prompted to enter a password for the file, even if one has not been set, and you will not be able to connect to the file.


CAUSE

Microsoft Query version 1.0 does not currently ship with Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) drivers for Borland International's Paradox 4.x for Windows or MS-DOS. Because of this lack of an appropriate driver, you may experience unexpected behavior if you try to use the Paradox ODBC driver that ships with Microsoft Query to connect to a Paradox 4.x file.


WORKAROUND

To connect to a file created by Paradox for MS-DOS 4.x, use either of the following methods.

Method 1: Use the Paradox 3.x and 4.x driver that is available in the ODBC Driver Pack 2.0. For more information about this Driver Pack, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q125235 INF: ODBC Driver Pack 2.0 Fulfillment Kit Q&A
To obtain the ODBC Driver Pack 2.0, call the Microsoft Order Desk at (800) 360-7561 and request the ODBC Driver Pack 2.0 Fulfillment Kit. If you are outside the United States, contact the Microsoft subsidiary for your area. To locate your subsidiary, see the Microsoft World Wide Offices Web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.htm
Method 2: Save the file in the dBASE 3 or dBASE 4 format using File Export in Paradox. Then use the dBASE ODBC driver that ships with Microsoft Excel to access the file. For Paradox for Windows 1.x, open the file in Paradox and save it in the Paradox 3.5 file format. The Paradox for MS-DOS 3.5 file format is supported by the Paradox ODBC driver that ships with Microsoft Query.


MORE INFORMATION

Paradox is manufactured by Ansa Software (a Borland company), a vendor independent of Microsoft; Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise,regarding this products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 1.00 4.0 4.00 4.0x 5.0 tool 


Keywords          : kbtool xlquery 
Version           : 1.00
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        :

Last Reviewed: July 15, 1999