PRB: Installing MDAC on Terminal Server (304332)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Data Access Components 1.5
- Microsoft Data Access Components 2.0
- Microsoft Data Access Components 2.1
- Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5
- Microsoft Data Access Components 2.6
- Microsoft Data Access Components 2.7
This article was previously published under Q304332 SYMPTOMS
To install software properly on a Terminal Server computer, Terminal Server must be set in Install Mode. One way to do this is to use the Add/Remove Programs application from Control Panel to install the software.
When you install Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) in this manner, the setup program reports that Add/Remove Programs must be terminated before installation can continue, because files needed by MDAC could be locked by Add/Remove Programs and setup would require a restart to copy these files. However, if you terminate Add/Remove Programs, there is a risk of losing data because Terminal Server will no longer be in Install Mode.
RESOLUTION
To work around this problem, follow these steps:
- Set Terminal Server in Install Mode by entering the following command at a command prompt:
- Launch MDAC setup from the command prompt.
- After MDAC installation succeeds, you can execute the following command to return Terminal Server to the default setting:
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
MORE INFORMATION
In fact, you can ignore the instruction to terminate Add/Remove Programs; MDAC setup proceeds but will require a restart to complete the installation successfully. However, the recommended way to install the software on Terminal Server is as described in the "Resolution" section.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 5/12/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb kbTermServ KB304332 |
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