hi,
yes you can, i have that setup on my PC. one problem you
might have with opening from explorer. you may be wanting
to open a 97 db but explorer will open the 97 db in access
2k and tell you to convert.
solution. always open access 97 then open the 97 db from
within access 97.
if you have shortcuts on your desk top, they can get
confused too. if your shortcut changes from 97 logo to 2k
logo, you will have the same problem as explorer.
good luck