Access 2007 runtime

[Pat]

I have got Access 2007 on my laptop. Can i get a runtime version of access that can run Access 2003 databases?
My brother only has standard office 2007 on his computer.
What do i need to do, and how can i do it?

[JohnH]

I have not done this, but you can download it from here

There is also info there about it.

[HansV]

Access 2007 can open databases in all formats up to and including 2007.

I assume that the runtime version is for your brother - although it is technically possible, it is not a good idea to install both a full version AND a runtime version of Access on the same computer.

The Access 2007 runtime is available for free, and it can open databases in Access 2003 format. See Access 2007 Download: Access Runtime for the download and installation instructions.

Please note that a database MUST have a startup form if it is to be opened in the runtime version.

[Pat]

Thanks John.

Hans, the runtime is for my brother, he has Office 2007 but not Access at all. So do i presume that is ok?

Also, thank you for the tip re the start up form.

[HansV]

Yes, he can install the runtime if he has Office 2007 without Access.

[Pat]

Thank you Hans