Install access 97 on xp - isn't enough memory error

[vema]

I keep getting the error.. there isn't enough free memory to start
microsoft access.

I have office 97. Tried uninstalling access 97.. reinstalling access 97..
installing office 97 service pack 2 sr-2b...

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA010449951033.aspx

then installing microsoft jet 3.5 service pack 3...

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172733/EN-US/

I'm still getting the error message.

This is a new dell 5150 xp.. I uininstalled office 2003 that was preloaded
w/ no license.

any suggestions appreciated.

 

[vema]

ps. interesting this error is supposed to occur when theres 1gb of ram or
more installed.. but I have just 512mb

 

[Daniel]

Based on your post... I take it you've already seen

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=161255

I would then suggest you try

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q217353/

Let me know... we can keep digging until we find the answer.

Daniel

 

[Daniel]

Also, after doing a bit of reading in various posting I have a question for
you... have you applied all the update to your office installation?

Daniel

 

[punjab_tom]

Access 97 does not support Data Projects; so it is worthless at best

 

[vema]

Daniel,

Appreciate the help.

I tried what was suggested at...

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q217353/

I clicked ok at the end step w/ C:\WINDOWS\system32\regsvr32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\dao360.dll in the run.. open box. It said
whatever I did was successfull, and created c:\windows\prefetch, but still
not able to loaad access.

I updated to office 97 SR-2b, and jet35sp3.exe

 

[dbahooker]

I'd reccomend 'not using ancient software'

it's a great strategy