install access 97 on windows xp

[clipper erickson]

I'm trying to install Access 97 on a Windows XP machine -
When I attempt to start Access after installing it I get a
message saying it isn't registered. Can Access 97 be
installed with XP?

 

[Cheryl Fischer]

Clipper,

Access 97 will run just fine on a Windows XP box.

If the error message you are seeing is: "Microsoft Access can't start
because there is no license for it on this machine.", the problem is due to
a misbehaving font, the fix is relatively easy and explained at the
following link:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;141373


hth,