Procedure to fix problems with Data-Access (MDAC)
The information in this article applies to:
- EcoNorm
- EcoNorm Manager
- EcoPrint
Document-ID 010808.03 ENG
Problem: On Application-Startup or during certain tasks the application reports "Can't create Object", "Can't access Database", "MDAC not properly installed" or similar Messages
Cause:
Most likely the "Microsoft Data Access Components" ("MDAC")
are not properly installed Certain applications running under Win 9x and
NT require MDAC to be installed. Windows 2000 already comes with MDAC
2.6, however we have seen that it can become damaged. Microsoft Office,
SolidWorks and many other applications which need to access a Windows-Database
will install a more or less current and complete set of the MDAC files
(or break a previous installation...).
Resolution:
First, check whether on your system is a complete and current installation
of MDAC with the Microsoft-Tool "Components
Checker". No registry keys or files must be missing, furthermore
no version conflicts must be listed. Because Components Checker is not
localized, warnings regarding unexpected file locations may eventually
be ignored. The installed version should be at least 2.5SP1.
Windows 9x, Win NT: When component checker reports problems you
need to reinstall the MDAC-files. When you received a CD-ROM from us,
we usually provide the current MDAC files in the folder "MDAC".
If you only have a downloaded version, or want to make sure you have the
most current version, you need to browse to www.microsoft.com and search
for "MDAC". Select your language and operating system and download
the file (typ. 8-10 MB).
Then log on with Administrator rights and start MDAC.EXE you just downloaded
or from our CD-ROM. Typically you need to reboot the system. When you
log on please use the Administrator account once more for the installation
to complete.
Win 2000: Because MDAC is integrated with Windows 2000, it is normally
under the system file protection. Hence Windows 2000 does not allow to
reinstall MDAC. You can check the status of the system files with the
tool "sfc.exe" (located in the system32 folder, see Windows
2000 help). Eventually you may need to copy files from the original CD
and/or apply any service packs. Afterwards check the MDAC status with
"Components
Checker".
