Damian,
Thank you very much! Worked like a charm and saved me much
headache.
Just curious, do you have any background as to why this happened?
Is this the result of the user not installing the DSN correctly or is
it a Windows thing?
Thanks again.
-Bob
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> Bob give this a try. I came across this solution when I ran into the
> same problem. It works for me on windows 2000, I am not sure if I have
> used on XP.
>
> In the windows registry find the following 2 keys
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ODBC\ODBCINST.INI
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ODBC\ODBC.INI
>
> Export both keys to a text file. If you allow the default .reg
> extension then they will merge back in to the registry without any
> hassle. (Registry\Export Registry File)
> Make sure to choose the Selected Branch radial button if it is not
> in the save dialog box.
>
> Edit the 2 text files. You want to remove any lines that have @="".
> The @="" prevents any drivers or DSNs from showing up in the list.
>
> Save the modified files.
>
> Delete the 2 keys from registry.
>
> Run both text files. Should add the 2 keys back in to the registry and
> your new RBase entry should be visible through the ODBC in the control
> panel.
>
> Damian
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > I keep most of the threads on this list, but I occasionallydelete
> > some that I do not think I will need. Guess which onesyou usually
> > need! In any case, I saw a thread some time ago about when a
> > System ODBC datasource is added for Rbase but it does not show up
> > underthe system DSN. If you try adding it again, it states that
> > italready exists, even though it does not show on the list. Anyone
> > remember the cause and solution? XPRbase 7.1 Thanks-Bob
>
