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Missing Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC)

Symptoms

When trying to run OrgCon, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

  • You recieve an error dialog when starting OrgCon
    The error dialog may contain one of the following messages:
    • Missing MDAC.
      OrgCon requires Microsoft Data Access Components(MDAC).
      or:
    • Your OrgCon (tm) has malfunctioned, eventhough it may be possible to continue to work, we recommend you save your work and restart your OrgCon 8 software.
      And when clicking on "Detailed Error Report" you see the following information:
      Message: The .Net Data OLE DB Provider(System.Data.OleDb) requires Microsoft Data Access Components(MDAC). Please install Microsoft Data Access Components(MDAC) version 2.6 or later.
  • Your are unable to open or save OrgCon input files.

Cause

This issue can occur due to the following reason:

  •  MDAC is not installed

Resolution

To resolve this issue, use the appropriate method:

  • Install the MDAC files.
    MDAC 2.8 Download page.
  • Reinstall the OrgCon software.
    Either by uninstalling and reinstalling or repairing from the "Add or Remove Programs" in "Control Panel".

Applies to

  • OrgCon 8.0 - All builds
  • OrgCon 8.1 - All builds
  • Operating System: All Windows Versions