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461368 2006-06-07 09:09:00 Hi

I need an .exe file to automatically open a file called InfoMedia2K.mdb. Can anyone help me out here? OS is XP Pro. :help:
pcuser42 (130)
461369 2006-06-07 09:19:00 An .mdb file is a Microsoft Access database so you need that to open the file.

Alternatively, a quick Google search found this utility www.softpedia.com however I don't know how well it works.
AndrewB (10500)
461370 2006-06-07 09:31:00 I have a programmable button on the keyboard which will only open .exe files. I already have MS Acess installed. The database works. pcuser42 (130)
461371 2006-06-07 09:42:00 the shellexec function in C++ should work if you want to create your own program to do it.

EDIT: You don't even have to do that. someone has created a program that passes whatever parameters you give it to the shellexec function. www.naughter.com
Greven (91)
461372 2006-06-07 10:13:00 I have a programmable button on the keyboard which will only open .exe files. I already have MS Acess installed. The database works.

Well, if the button allows - map it to the .exe file for Access, put a space followed by the path and filename to your MDB file, that should almost certainly open Access and then the MDB file.
AndrewB (10500)
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