OL97: Error Importing Access Database

Last reviewed: January 19, 1998
Article ID: Q177355

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Outlook 97

SYMPTOMS

When attempting to import a Microsoft Access database (.mdb) file into Microsoft Outlook 97, you may get the following error message:

   An error has occurred in the Microsoft Access translator while
   getting the contents of a file system.

   The file <path\filename> was not recognized.  The Microsoft Access
   translator was unable to recognize this file. It could be the wrong
   file, a version of the file type which is not supported by this
   translator, or the file might be corrupt.

CAUSE

The mdb file is in use by Microsoft Access or another program.

RESOLUTION

Close Access or any other program using the mdb file and retry the import procedure.

Additional query words:
Keywords : IntpOff
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb
Solution Type : kbworkaround

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Last reviewed: January 19, 1998
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