Convert Works database

[Neil]

I was sent a Works database file I need to use in Access
2000. The sender can't figure out how to save in even a
dBase format. Is there a way I can import this file?
Thanks.

 

[John Nurick]

Hi Neil,

There's no direct way of importing Works database files into Access (no
one seems sure why). You'll need either to talk the other person through
the process of exporting to a dbf or text file, or else get find a copy
of Works (or a computer running it) nearer home. The following articles
give step by step instructions that may help with the talking-through:

HOW TO: Import a Works Database into Microsoft Access 2002
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;327147

How to Import a Works Database into Microsoft Access 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;197894

How to Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Works for Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;93698

ACC: How to Import a Works Database into Microsoft Access 95 or 97
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;176201