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   Microsoft(R) Product Support Services Application Note (Text File)
             WX0638: GENERAL INFORMATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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                                                    Revision Date: 11/92
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The following information applies to Microsoft Access(TM) 1.0.

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1. Q. What sources of information about Microsoft Access, in
      addition to the documentation, does Microsoft provide?

   A. Microsoft provides several resources with current information about
      Microsoft Access. If you have a modem, you can download Microsoft
      Knowledge Base articles about Microsoft Access from the Microsoft
      Download Service (MSDL). You can also download the Windows Driver
      Library (WDL) from this service. The WDL is also available at no
      charge on CompuServe, GEnie, and Microsoft OnLine. After you
      connect to any of these services, please read the WDL.TXT file for
      instructions on downloading the WDL and a complete list of files
      that it contains.

      You can reach the MSDL at (206) 936-6735. There is no charge for
      using this service; however, standard connect-time fees and long-
      distance telephone charges do apply when you are downloading
      information.

      On the CompuServe, GEnie, and Microsoft OnLine systems, the WDL is
      located in the Microsoft Software Library. On CompuServe, you can
      reach the Microsoft Software Library by typing "go msl" (without
      the quotation marks) at the command prompt. To locate the WDL.TXT
      file, search on the word S13354.
 
      If you do not have a modem, you can order the WDL on disk from
      Microsoft Consumer Sales at (800) 426-9400. Microsoft Consumer
      Sales is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.,
      Pacific time. There is a $20 charge to order the WDL on disk.
 
2. Q. How many databases can I open at one time in Microsoft Access?

   A. Through the user-interface menus in Microsoft Access, you can open
      only one database at a time; therefore, you can view only one
      Database window in each session of Microsoft Access. In Access
      Basic, however, you can use the OpenDatabase() function to open
      several databases at once. The number of databases you can have
      open simultaneously through Access Basic is limited only by memory.
      Also, by choosing Attach Table from the File menu, you can attach
      to as many databases as memory allows.