Jill.....
Your problem is really vexing.... I have never had any problem importing a Fox file with Access 97. If you like, and if it would not break any confidence, if you would email me your file I will try it and see what happens.
Anyway, I just thought I would offer.
Tom Gahagan
Alliance
Computer Solutions
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