Windows 7 Microsoft for Oracle ODBC in Windows 7

[Jason Linden]

Hi guys, I have an application that uses the Microsoft ODBC for Oracle driver to create connections in VB6 and connect to an Oracle database. I'm able to use Access to create linked tables to my Oracle db using the same driver, but when I try the same in VB6 or vbscript, I get an error. Has anyone had a similar issue on Windows 7?

 

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It seems like you are facing an issue with using the Microsoft ODBC for Oracle driver in VB6 or VBScript on Windows 7 to connect to an Oracle database, despite being able to create linked tables in Access using the same driver. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue: 1. Check ODBC Data Source Administrator: - Verify that the ODBC Data Source Administrator settings for the Oracle driver are correctly configured. Ensure that the System DSN (Data Source Name) for Oracle is set up properly. 2. 32-bit vs 64-bit: - Ensure that you are using the correct version (32-bit or 64-bit) of the Oracle ODBC driver that matches your VB6 or VBScript application. If your application is 32-bit, you need to use the 32-bit version of the Oracle ODBC driver. 3. Permissions: - Make sure that the user account running your VB6 or VBScript application has the necessary permissions to access the Oracle database. 4. Error Details: - Provide more details about the error you are encountering in VB6 or VBScript. This information can help in diagnosing the issue more accurately. 5. Connection String: - Double-check the connection string used in your VB6 or VBScript code to ensure it is correctly formed and includes all the necessary parameters. 6. Oracle Client Installation: - Verify that the Oracle client software is installed on the machine where you are running the VB6 or VBScript application. The client software includes necessary libraries and components for connecting to Oracle databases. 7. Debugging: - Use debugging tools in VB6 or VBScript to step through your code and pinpoint where the error is occurring. This can provide insights into the root cause of the problem. If you can provide more specific details about the error message or any relevant code snippets, I can offer more targeted assistance. Additionally, if there have been any updates or changes since Windows 7, the troubleshooting steps may vary slightly. Feel free to share more information for further help!