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2026-05-09

Converting an Access 2003 database to 2007 and higher online

Learn how to programmatically convert legacy Microsoft Access 2003 (.mdb) databases to the modern .accdb format using Classic ASP and the ACE engine. This guide provides essential scripts for performing online conversions and database maintenance directly on your IIS web server. It is an ideal solution for sysadmins managing legacy environments who need to upgrade data storage without local access to Microsoft Office.

Use authenticated SMTP over TLS encrypted connections, in PHP, ASP and ASP.NET

Send mail over authenticated SMTP using TLS, in PHP, ASP and ASP.NET. Send email securely from your website. Ready to use examples!

Web applications

Last updated: 2026-07-01

Connect to SqlCe (SQL Server Compact) database from ASP

Here is how to install the Microsoft.SQLSERVER.CE.OLEDB.4.0 Provider and use classic ASP to connect to an SqlCe (SQL Server Compact) database sdf file, as a Microsoft Access database replacement.

SMTP Virtual Server 1 properties - IIS SMTPsvc

Windows Server

Last updated: 2026-08-26

The “SendUsing” configuration value is invalid.

The “SendUsing” configuration value is invalid is an error message indicating an issue with IIS SMTP Service configuration. Here is how to resolve this issue.