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When you try to use the Access 97 Office Links wizards, you may receive the following error message:

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Article ID: 302962 - Last Review: January 31, 2007 - Revision: 3.1

ACC97: "Access Can't Start the OLE Server" Error Message When You Try to Use Office Links Wizards

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SYMPTOMS

When you try to use the Access 97 Office Links wizards, you may receive the following error message:
Microsoft Access can't start the OLE server
However, you are able to export objects to other Office programs, for example to Microsoft Excel or to Microsoft Word, by clicking either Save As or Export on the File menu.
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CAUSE

This error message can appear if the Wzmain80.mde file is corrupted. The Links wizards are part of this file.
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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, rename the Wzmain80.mde file, and then reinstall and reregister Access:
  1. Search for the Wzmain80.mde file, and then rename the file to Wzmain80.old.

    By default, the Wzmain80.mde file is located in the C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office folder.
  2. On the taskbar, click Start, and then click Run.
  3. In the Open dialog box, type the following, and then click OK to reinstall and reregister Access:install path\setup.exe /y /r
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Access 97 Standard Edition
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