i have my record collection on an access database. label, artist, writers, dates, etc etc.

I've had to replace my P.C and didn't realise the Windows licences bundle ( i purchased) didn't have an Access license.

I know i could buy a stand-alone Access licence or get 365...but wondered if anyone had any legal work-around solution/advice?

TIA

ken

...is this of any use...aplologies if not, or its totally the wrong thing...

 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/download-and-install-microsoft-365-access-runtime-185c5a32-8ba9-491e-ac76-91cbe3ea09c9

 

40 minutes ago, Pigeon Thing said:

...is this of any use...aplologies if not, or its totally the wrong thing...

 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/download-and-install-microsoft-365-access-runtime-185c5a32-8ba9-491e-ac76-91cbe3ea09c9

 

thanks, I'll have to keep re-reading it...but i think that wouldn't work for me. I can get to the "run-time of my Access" i.e rows and columns, but i can't get to edit, add, move.

Mine 'pops up' with buy the Access Key (licence).

 

Edited February 5Feb 5 by Kenb

I bought my copy from here 

https://softkeys.uk

Lifetime license

Open Office is a free alternative....not certain if you'd be happy using it but worth a try 👍

https://www.openoffice.org/product/base.html

Edited February 5Feb 5 by Eddiefoster

25 minutes ago, Eddiefoster said:

Open Office is a free alternative....not certain if you'd be happy using it but worth a try 👍

https://www.openoffice.org/product/base.html

cheers, i'll take a look

38 minutes ago, Chalky said:

I bought my copy from here 

https://softkeys.uk

Lifetime license

cheers. do they do an access db softkey?

18 minutes ago, Kenb said:

cheers, i'll take a look

cheers. do they do an access db softkey?

Not sure as there is no access for Mac anyway

will it not import to excel?

According to the internet importing from access into XL is relatively simple. There are instructions and tutorials including videos.

thanks, yes i can export to xls, but i've built queries etc in access. e.g. search, and so on

Edited February 5Feb 5 by Kenb