Have you tried?
The default file format in Access 2002 is the Access 2000 format, so you may
get lucky.

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> I am taking an access 2002 course which includes a CD with
> 2002 databases. I have version 2000 at home and at the
> office. Is there any way to open these databases? Or do
> I have to upgrade to 2002?