If the database you want to import from is a later version of Microsoft Access, you will have to convert it before importing it into a Music Collector database. Refer to Microsoft Access help for the latest information on how to do this. The basic instructions are below.

NOTE: If you try to import from a later version of Microsoft Access you will get an error message “Unrecognised database format”. You will need to convert the database to an earlier version of Microsoft Access.

1. Open the database you want to import from with Microsoft Access.
2. From the Tools drop-down menu select Database Utilities.
3. Select Convert Database.
4. Select To Prior Access Database Version…
5. You will now be asked to select a folder and filename for the converted database. Enter a filename and select a folder. Click on the Save button.
6. You should now be able to import the converted database to a Music Collector database.

Check Microsoft Access help for the latest information on how to convert a database.