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    ntambomvu is offline Advanced Beginner
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    set access as default for .dbf files

    Hello There


    I am using access 365 .
    how can I set access to be the default application for opening .dbf files?

    many thanks

    F.evans

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    right click on file,
    open with
    choose program,
    select access as default

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    Quote Originally Posted by ranman256 View Post
    right click on file,
    open with
    choose program,
    select access as default

    Thanks but I am using office 365 and Access isnt listed on the dropdown. a search of the
    folders also doesnt find it

    any other possibilities?

    fred

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    there must be SOME reference to 365 you can attach it to via Default Programs in Control Panel.

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    ntambomvu is offline Advanced Beginner
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    no such luck - anyway our computer guy is coming in tomorrow- maybe he can help.

    I have downloaded software called dbf manager and it does the trick for the meantime
    thanks and best regards

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