"Dominic30" <gag***@videotron.ca> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> We have developped many applications, for a major customer, connected
> to the same SQL Server database. Those apps have been programmed in VB6
> and VB.NET. The SQL Server is located on a dual-processor server,
> running Windows 2000 Server, with 3 gigs RAM. The apps are installed on
> Windows 2000 and Windows XP/SP2 client.
>
> And the Windows 2000 client PC's, there is no problem at all. But, on
> the XPs, we have, this error message popup: "Unable to load SQL Server
> OLEDB provider ressource DLL. The application cannot continue". Look
> like it appears randomly.
>
> The same application, when installed on a Win2000, don't have any
> problem at all. Just the damn XP machines. We cannot change the OS of
> these PC's (enterprise rules).
>
> This error is a major problem because it stops the application until
> you acknowledge the error. The app is used for realtime control of a
> factory, so, you see the problem...
>
> XP workstation uses MDAC 2.8 SP1 for Windows XP SP2
> 2000 uses MDAC 2.6 RTM
> Apps has been compiled on a MDAC 2.8 SP1 Win XP SP2 computer
>
> How can I fix this??
>
> thanks a lot for your help, it's really appreciated.
>

"Dominic30" <gag***@videotron.ca> wrote in message
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> 1) Yeah, I've got the latest MDAC installation. Anyway, I can't
> installed another MDAC version on the XP machines, the install failed.
>
> 2) These files match up yes. I've checked all the station and it's
> looks fine.
>
> any more idea?
>
> by the way, thanks for the reply
>