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MDAC error

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jsgs

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Aug 22, 2008
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I'm trying to install the IC3 training program. I get the following message:

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Whether I click Yes or No, it ends up saying installation has finished.

I've downloaded MDAC from Microsoft's site and when i try to install it i get this error:

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I'm using XP Pro with SP3. But I got this problem with XP Pro SP2 also.

What could be the cause?
 
Have you tried manually going to Windows Updates and allowing it to search for available updates for your computer?

Allow it to search for both Security and Recommended updates, don't just search for Security updates.

See "Are Automatic Updates the same updates as those that are available from the Windows Update Web site?"

Automatic Updates: Frequently Asked Questions

"First, while Automatic Updates in Windows XP SP2 did a great job of getting critical security fixes onto your PC, there really was no way for you to automatically keep your PC up-to-date with the non-critical updates that are important to keep your PC current."





These are a bit old but might be worth a look at?

How to repair MDAC in XP SP2?

How to Repair MDAC

 
Thanks for the tips Linney. The program from Macropool did not work for me. Finally after doing a Google search, i found this site:


The last fix worked:

INF repair (Last Resort)

1. Locate the mdac.inf file in c:\windows\inf right click and install. When prompted for a location, point to C:\windows\servicepackfiles\i386
2. Then when prompted for the XP cd,either load the cd or point to c:\i386. This should reinstall / repairs MDAC 2.8
 
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