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OL97: Error Importing Access Database

Article ID: 177355

Article Last Modified on 1/22/2007

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SYMPTOMS

When attempting to import a Microsoft Access database (.mdb) file into Microsoft Outlook, you may receive the following error message:
An error has occurred in the Microsoft Access translator while getting the contents of a file system.

The file <path\file name> was not recognized. The Microsoft Access translator was unable to recognize this file. It could be the wrong file, a version of the file type which is not supported by this translator, or the file might be corrupt.

CAUSE

The mdb file is in use by Microsoft Access or another program.

RESOLUTION

Close Access or any other program using the mdb file and retry the import procedure.

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