PRB: Errors Encountered When Creating Oracle ODBC Datasource (157453)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows 3.0b
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows 6.0
  • Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5
This article was previously published under Q157453

SYMPTOMS

Attempting to create an ODBC datasource using the Visigenic Oracle ODBC driver may result in the following error message:
The dynamic-link library Orant71.dll could not be found in the specified path <current path>.
This is followed by the following message:
The Oracle(tm) client and networking components were not found. These components are supplied by Oracle corporation and are installed when you install the Oracle client software.
NOTE: As of 12/9/98, Visigenic has been acquired by INPRISE, Inc.

CAUSE

The file Orant71.dll ships with the Oracle client software (SQL*Net) and is not provided with Visual FoxPro or any other Microsoft product. Unlike many other ODBC drivers, an Oracle ODBC driver requires additional software in order to communicate with an Oracle server.

RESOLUTION

Install the Oracle client software before creating the ODBC datasource.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The Oracle client software (SQL*Net) is manufactured by Oracle Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

REFERENCES

For information on how to contact INPRISE, Inc., please refer to the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:3/14/2005
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