dll Error Trying to use Crystal 5.0 with Access97

[Milin]

I am trying to use Crystal 5.0 with Access97 databases I have created (I've done this at home - it just won't work at my office...I suspect I have a setup issue?!).<br>
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I get these error messages when I try to open any Access database:<br>
&quot;Config Error: The Library &quot;pdbbtrv.dll&quot; cannot be opened. check it's configuration&quot;<br>
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The I get another error box that says Crystal can't recognize my Access file as a known database type.<br>
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Any thoughts? Did we miss installing something when it was set up? Thanks!

 

[MalcolmW]

pdbbtrv.dll is a dll used for btrieve records - the cryptic title refers to Physical DataBase BTRieVe.dll. Sounds like Crystal thinks that your Access file is a btrieve file, and is not having any luck when it treats it as a btrieve file. I'd be tempted to start with uninstalling and reinstalling Crystal Reports, and setting up a new DSN's if you are using ODBC. Also, you might want to consider upgrading to a more stable version of Crystal reports - versions 5 and 6 are not good examples of fine coding. Version 7 is OK - haven't received my V8 yet. <p>Malcolm Wynden<br><a href=mailto:wynden@island.dot.net>wynden@island.dot.net</a><br><a href= > </a><br>