ACC1x: Internal Database Error (-5207) When Attaching Tables

Last reviewed: May 7, 1997
Article ID: Q98805

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Access version 1.0

SYMPTOMS

When you are attaching a French version Paradox file, the following error message may appear:

   Internal Database Error -5027

CAUSE

The MSACCESS.INI file settings are incorrect for reading the international file.

RESOLUTION

Set the CollatingSequence entry in the [Paradox ISAM] section of the MSACCESS.INI file to International as follows:

   [Paradox ISAM]
   CollatingSequence = International

STATUS

This behavior no longer occurs in Microsoft Access version 1.1.

MORE INFORMATION

In Microsoft Access versions 1.1 and 2.0, the error message "Wrong Paradox sort sequence" is displayed, followed by an informative Help option that details how to correct the problem.

REFERENCES

For more information about modifying the MSACCESS.INI file, search for "MSACCESS.INI" then "Customizing MSACCESS.INI Settings" using the Microsoft Access Help menu.

Additional query words: import/export ui database 5027
Keywords : IsmPdox kb3rdparty kberrmsg
Version : 1.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : X86
Issue type : kbprb
Resolution Type : Info_Provided

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Last reviewed: May 7, 1997
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