MDAC Won't Install

[Markdjones82]

Let's see where to start.

First, we have an HR software (Knowledgepoint's PIW) that connects to a DB on one of our servers. This is pretty irrelevant to the issue though, I believe.

Basically, it needs the MDAC components to connect to the DB, but everytime I try to install, it acts like it does, but never shows up in Add/Remove. I first tried 2.8 and it didn't even allow me to. So, I tried the older versions even back to 2.5. On those installs, it would say it has been installed, but still nothing shows in Add/Remove and the software still can't connect ot the DB. At this point it seems all that is left is a wipe/reinstall, but before I move to that I'd like to hear some opinions.

 

[gmmastros]

You should see that 'component checker' has to say. It will tell you what version of mdac is currently installed on the system.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...F6-4A21-4B43-BF53-14332EF092C9&displaylang=en

-George

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause. - Fortune cookie wisdom

 

[Markdjones82]

Thanks, I'll try that, but I don't think it is installed at all!

 

[gmmastros]

It sounds to me like it is a corrupt install. Some of the files are there and some aren't. I'm not convinced that this will lead to any useful information to help you diagnose the problem, but it can't hurt.

Godd Luck

-George

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause. - Fortune cookie wisdom

 

[gmmastros]

I found this site, which may also help.

http://www.dbforums.com/showthread.php?p=4380110#post4380110

-George

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause. - Fortune cookie wisdom