Overview
You can use the Northwind Traders sample database as a tool to help you learn Access. Experiment with the data stored in Northwind, and use the forms, reports, and other database objects as models for your own database.
When you first open the Northwind database, all the objects in it are available from the Database window. You can also view descriptions of the objects in the Database window by clicking Details on the View menu.
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System requirements
Supported operating systems: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT
- This download works with the following Office applications:
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Instructions
To install this download
- You may want to print this page to use as a reference when you are offline.
- Download the file from this page by clicking the Download link above and following the instructions in the dialog boxes.
- Double-click the Nwind.exe program file on your hard disk to start the setup program.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Instructions for use:- In Access, click Open on the File menu.
- Locate the Nwind.mdb file and select it.
- Click Open.
To remove this download:
There is no uninstall procedure for this download. To remove the download, delete the files
Nwind.exe and
Nwind.mdb from your computer.
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