Question : Linked table manager (Access 2003) does not show any tables

I have multiple computers that have Access 2003 and the linked table manager (tools > database utilities > linked table manager) comes up empty even though the database has dozens of ODBC linked SQL tables.  The tables even open.  We have repaired then reinstalled Office 2003 and done all the updates via the Microsoft website, but still nothing in the linked table manager window.

See graphic:

http://www.command-systems.com/GeekBoy/LinkedTableManagerEmpty.jpg

I searched the EE and the MSKB, but found nothing other than repair the installation or reinstall.  There was one suggestion about registering Office11\ACCWIZ.DLL by dropping it on regsrv32.exe, which we did, and it was successfully registered, but still no linked tables.

We are stuck.

Thanks!
GeekBoySteveS

Answer : Linked table manager (Access 2003) does not show any tables

This looks like the final word from Microsoft on this issue:

"It is my pleasure working with you on your Microsoft Access issue. I am able to reproduce the same scenario on few of the machines here. It is causing only on the machines where you have installed two different versions of Access.

Same Issue where only one Access Version is installed
            1. Try registering the ACCZIW.DLL
            2. If it doesn't resolve the issue, install the upgrade (Access Service Pack) it will replace the old file with newer version.

Same Issue where more than one Access Version is installed
            1. Try registering the ACCZIW.DLL
            2. If it doesn't resolve the issue, install the upgrade (Access Service Pack) it will replace the old file with newer version.
            3. If it doesn't resolve the issue, the problem is due to multiple versions. (We don't recommend two versions on same machine)

We might not face the problem when we install Access 2003 first and then earlier version (or vice versa). I am going to do more research on this and will update you.

Kindly update me about the progress at your end and do let me know if you have any other input for me, which can help us to resolve the issue.

Thank you,

Arvind S. (last name abbreviated by GeekBoySteveS)
Access Support Engineer
Microsoft Global Support Center"

So MS cops out saying they don't recommend multiple versions on one machine, this after Arvind boasted to me that he has four versions on his computer.

I would like to add that on a machine with only Access 2003, the accwiz.dll fix worked.  On machines with (97 or 2000) and 2003, the accwiz.dll fix did not work, however, on my sick, multiple version machine, Access 2000's linked table manager workes fine as does a VB function I wrote to allow the user to select the ODBC connection, which then refreshes the links.  This code is available to anyone curious about it, just ask and I'll post it.
GeekBoySteveS