After uninstalled and reinstalling the PC SAS FIle server did not correct the probrlem, I uninstalled and reinstalled SAS.  SAS access is working properly.  The windows and office upgrades were done in place and  I would not be at all surprised if there there is something in the SAS install process that detects the OS or Office version and broke when office was upgraded.    I only used the import function as a troubleshooting tool--generally I use code and modify it as needed.    I starting using SAS Access back in the dinasour age so this issue was not a huge surprise to me.. I was just hoping I could  get around doing a fresh install.   Thanks everyone for your contributions.  ... View more