data conversion
BJ Cipa
Network: --Other--
I purchased ACT 2.11a for DOS a long time ago. It has been
a very productive tool for me. However, getting out of
the dark ages, I purchased ACT 3.0 for Windows 95. I do
not find a way to convert my old ACT files to ACT 3.0
automatically. How can I do this?
Paul Carter [Symantec]
>I purchased ACT 2.11a for DOS a long time ago. It has been
>a very productive tool for me. However, getting out of
>the dark ages, I purchased ACT 3.0 for Windows 95. I do
>not find a way to convert my old ACT files to ACT 3.0
>automatically. How can I do this?
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Hello BJ,
This conversion is going take a few out of the way steps.
Begin by following the steps in the Following KB document.
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Title: 'Optimizing an ACT! 2.1 for DOS Database Prior to Conversion to
ACT! for Windows (any version)'
Document ID: 199781981858
Web URL:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/act.nsf/docid/199781981858
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After the steps above have been completed, Please see the following
on-line Knowledge Base document. Be sure to Follow the steps to
install the trial version of AFW2.0.9 in the ACT2TS.TXT to the
letter. You do not need to make the desk set unless needed.
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Title: 'Converting an ACT! for DOS Database to ACT! for Windows 95/NT
Freezes the Program'
Document ID: 1997221123320
Web URL:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/act.nsf/docid/1997221123320
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Thank You for your inquiry.
Let us know if we can be of further assistance.
Paul Carter [Symantec]
ACT! Technical Support
Symantec Corporation
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