Access db record collection - advice

[Kenb]

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

[Pigeon Thing]

...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

 

[Kenb]

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 3 hours ago by Kenb

[Chalky]

I bought my copy from here 

https://softkeys.uk

Lifetime license

[Eddiefoster]

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 1 hour ago by Eddiefoster

[Kenb]

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?

[Chalky]

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

[Chalky]

will it not import to excel?

[Billy Jo Jim Bob]

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

[Kenb]

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

Edited 4 minutes ago by Kenb