PRA: Cannot Convert Database with Same Name and Path (2.0)

Article ID: Q118368
Creation Date: 17-JUL-1994
Revision Date: 20-SEP-1996

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Access version 2.0

SYMPTOMS

Moderate: Requires basic macro, coding, and interoperability skills.

When you choose to convert a Microsoft Access version 1.x database to version 2.0 using the Convert command from the File menu, you can specify a destination database with the same path and filename as the source database. However, if you do so, the following error message will be displayed:

   Can't convert a database if the source and destination databases have
   the same name and path.

CAUSE

Microsoft Access version 2.0 cannot convert a database if the source and destination databases have the same name and path.

RESOLUTION

Specify either a different name or a different path for the source and destination databases. If you want to use the same name, you must use a different path.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Access version 2.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

Start Microsoft Access version 2.0.
From the File menu, choose Convert Database.
In the Database To Convert From dialog box, specify a valid Microsoft Access version 1.x database, and then choose OK.
In the Database To Convert Into dialog box, specify the same database name and path, and then choose OK.
When you are prompted whether you want to replace the source database, choose Yes. The error message listed above will be displayed.

REFERENCES

For more information about converting databases, search for "converting databases to version 2.0," and then "Convert Database Command" using the Microsoft Access Help menu.

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