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I want my database created in A2003 (or before) display my own menubar only.
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I want my database created in A2003 (or before) display my own menubar only. 
Remove the tick from:
A2003: "Tools" / "Startup" / "Allow Build-in Toolbars"
Select your menubar from the drop-down "Menu Bar"
A2007: "Office Button" / Button "Access Options" / "Current Database" / "Ribbon and Toolbar Options" / "Allow Build-in Toolbars"
Select your menubar from the drop-down "Menu Bar".
If you open your database this way the built-in ribbons will not be shown, only your menubar: