>>>When I select File/New to select MS Data Link File, "MS Data Link File" option does not exist.
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>>>What am I missing? I am using Windows 98.
>>>is there a a way around this missing menu option??
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>>Hey, I have noticed that mine is missing too. I don't know what caused it or when it happened. I have resorted to copying old ones.
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>Right click on your desktop and create a new text file with a .udl extension. Now, right click the text file and choose properties.

Cool! That worked. Thanks.