ACC97: Some Add-ins Do Not Have Help File Available

 Last reviewed: July 14, 1997
Article ID: Q168871
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Access 97

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

When you press the F1 key after starting any of the following Add-ins 

   Add-in Manager
   Database Splitter
   Linked Table Manager
you receive the following error message: 

   Cannot find the msaccess.hlp file. Do you want to try to find the file
   yourself?
If you click No, you receive the following additional message: 

   Cannot find the file msaccess.hlp Help file. Check to see that the file
   exists on your disk. If it doesn't, you need to reinstall it.

CAUSE

The wizard is not able to map to the correct Help file.

RESOLUTION

To bring up the correct Help file topic for the specific wizard, click Yes when asked if you want to find the file yourself, and then search for the Microsoft Access Help file, ACMain80.hlp. The default folder for this file is \Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. On the Tools menu, point to Add-Ins, and then click Add-In Manager, Database Splitter, or Linked Table Manager.

  2. When the wizard starts, press the F1 key to bring up the Help topic. Note that you receive the error message mentioned in the "Symptoms" section.

Keywords : DcmHlp kbusage
Version : 97
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : x86
Issue type : kbprb
Resolution Type : Info_Provided

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Last reviewed: July 14, 1997
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