ACC: Where to Find Microsoft Access Information on the Web

 Last reviewed: October 20, 1997
Article ID: Q164109
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 7.0, 97

SUMMARY

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

This article lists some of the resources available on the Microsoft World Wide Web site that can help you get the answers you need to questions about Microsoft Access.

MORE INFORMATION

The following Web sites may provide useful product information:

  • Microsoft Technical Support Page
  • Microsoft Access Home Page
  • Microsoft Access Developer Forum Page
  • Microsoft Access Support Resources Page

NOTE: Because the Microsoft Web sites are constantly being updated, the site addresses may change without notice. If this occurs, link to the Microsoft home page at the following address: 

   http:/www.microsoft.com

The Microsoft Technical Support Page

The Microsoft Technical Support Page enables you to search the entire Knowledge Base, Troubleshooting Wizards, and downloadable files.

To find your answer, pick the product that you want information about by selecting it in the "My Question is about" box. Then, type your question in the "My question is" box, and click Find.

On the Microsoft Technical Support Page, you will also find links to the Newsgroups, to Web Response, and to phone numbers and Support Options.

To connect to the Microsoft Technical Support Home Page, go to: 

   http://support.microsoft.com/support/
NOTE: If you have not visited this site before, you will be asked to register.

The Microsoft Access Home Page (Connecting People with Answers)

The Microsoft Access Home Page contains information about how to become organized, connected, and up and running with Microsoft Access. This page also contains jumps that take you to the following topics:

  • Learn About Access (Overview, Features, Health Care Solutions)
  • Work with Access (Free DB's, Tutorials, Ready-to-Run Databases)
  • Access Developer Forum

To connect to the Microsoft Access Home Page, go to: 

   http://www.microsoft.com/msaccess/
The Microsoft Access Developer Forum (Building Solutions with Office 97).

The Microsoft Access Developer Forum contains information for developers who are creating solutions using Microsoft Access. This forum also contains jumps that take you to the following topics:

  • What's New
  • Articles and Sample Apps
  • Free Stuff
  • Tips
  • Case Studies
  • Job Forum
  • Resources and Events
  • Product Info
  • Press Room

To connect to the Access Developer Forum page, go to: 

   http://www.microsoft.com/accessdev/

Microsoft Access Support Resources Page

The Microsoft Access Support Resources page contains general information about Microsoft Access and basic troubleshooting information about conversion and performance. This page also contains jumps that take you to the following topics:

  • Setup and Conversion from earlier versions to Microsoft Access 97
  • Using Internet features in Microsoft Access 97
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Access
  • Getting Help - Resources available to help you learn Microsoft Access
  • Links to KB articles that deal with current issues
  • Access to a downloads page that contains Accessories, Samples, Service packs, and White papers

To connect to the Microsoft Access Support Resources page, go to: 

   http://support.microsoft.com/support/access/

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Version : 1.0 1.1 2.0 7.0 97
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : x86
Issue type : kbhowto

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Last reviewed: October 20, 1997
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