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How-To Connect to an Access 2007 database

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Question:



Can I connect to a MS Access 2007 database from my ASP pages?

Answer:


Windows Shared Hosting Servers: Yes, 3Essentials has installed the required "2007 Office System Driver Data Connectivity Components" on all Windows Shared  servers except for web2, web4, web6, web8.  See connection string note below.

You may also wish to review this related KB article: ERROR: 80004005 Errors (commonly with MSAccess mdb file)

Dedicated Managed Windows Servers: We do include the necessary component by default, but should you need it, simply submit a support request referencing this KB article, and request the components be installed.

NOTE ON CONNECTION STRINGS:
Please see the following Microsoft KB article regarding the proper connection strings to be used on servers with the 2007 Office System Driver.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7554F536-8C28-4598-9B72-EF94E038C891&displaylang=en
Please see the following Microsoft KB article regarding the proper connection strings to be used on servers with the Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13255
 
 
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