Question : Microsoft Access was unable to initialize the Windows Registry

I am running Windows 7, Access 97 and Access 2002.  When I launch Access 97, I get the following error:

Microsoft Access can't be started.
Microsoft Access was unable to initialize the Windows Registry
Rerun Microsoft Access or Microsoft Office Setup to reinstall Microsoft Access.

I've reinstalled Access 97 to no avail.  Access 2002 works just fine.

Answer : Microsoft Access was unable to initialize the Windows Registry

Not knowing everything about your situation, I can't say for sure.

But there are no major issues issues with running an Access 97 DB in Access 2002.

I mean, what's the harm in setting this system up on a test PC, and simply trying it?
;-)

JeffCoachman