Microsoft KB Archive/273579

= Works: Data Loss When You Export Database to Paradox 7 =

Article ID: 273579

Article Last Modified on 1/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Works 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Works 6.0
 * Microsoft Works Suite 2000
 * Microsoft Works Suite 2001

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This article was previously published under Q273579



SYMPTOMS
When you create a dBase (III or IV) file in Microsoft Works Database, and then open the database file in Borland Paradox version 7, you may lose data.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if Paradox 7 cannot read the dBase file correctly.



RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, save the Works Database file as a Text & Commas file:
 * 1) Open the Works Database file.
 * 2) On the File menu, click Save As.
 * 3) In the Save as type box, click Text & Commas (*.csv).
 * 4) Click Save.



MORE INFORMATION
This issue does not occur in Corel Paradox version 8.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Additional query words: w_works works2k wksdb works6

Keywords: kb3rdparty kbenv kbprb KB273579

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