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please check this link.to see if you are able to convert the database. As long as there are no errors in the old Access 97 DB, there must not be any issues, however, better keep a backup before performing these actions.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access-help/convert-a-database-to-the-accdb-file-format-HA010341552.aspx
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6359873/upgrade-access-97-mdb-to-access-2010-mdb-mde-experiences