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Access 2.0 ADK - compiled under Win 95 - installed on Win 3.x

Haven't used the MS Access Developers Toolkit for a long time now. Last time I used it I was compiling Access 2.0 databases while under Win 3.x and had no problem. Now I have just used it on a Win 95 machine to compile an Access 2.0 database which was used to install the runtime version on a users machine running Win 3.x. The user then received messages (when rebooting the machine) stating that a "later version of Windows was required". Discovered that a number of system files (e.g. COMPOBJ.DLL, VER.DLL) had been over-ridden by the files taken from the installation disks. By trial and error I was able to reconstruct the original files back onto the users machine , but this setup scenario MAY be becoming used more in the near future and my question is :
(i) What files from a Win 95 setup could go onto onto the installation disks which would over-ride Win 3.x files
(ii) Is there some patch (etc) to the V2.0 ADK which overcomes this problem.

Please note - the above configurations must be used in any reply as, (YES) there are still some people out there using Win 3.x machines.

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archery

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Thanks for the brilliant (and timely) answer. It was exactly what I wanted and resolved a real problem for me. It was timely in as much as I was literally about to do a Network install over 20 machines (a mix of Win 3.x and '95) and was gravely concerned about the ramifications and/or having to tell my boss that I needed more time for investigation. I actually received your reply on the EXACT day I was to do the install, so .. "BRILLIANT"
It was a snap to setup & it has been successfully done now.
One further "ask" now - how to I subscribe (or other) to this SmartAccess newsletter. I currently subscribe to Access Advisor mag (et al), but am always on the lookout for more references.
Thanks again from a very happy "Down-Under Aussie"
P.S. I increased your points

sda

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