Random Errors When Performing IDC or ASP Queries to an Access Database (164535)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Information Server 3.0
  • Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q164535

SYMPTOMS

You may receive the following random errors when performing Internet Database Connector (IDC) or Active Server Pages (ASP) queries to an Access database:
  • CreateObject errors when using ASP sample pages
  • Errors in Inetinfo.exe at random memory addresses
  • After executing the query, the browser appears to stop responding

CAUSE

This can occur when the Winnt folder does not have write permissions set for the IUSR_servername account.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, create System Environment variables for both TMP and TEMP with the value %SystemDrive%\TEMP, as shown below:
  1. In Control Panel System, click the Environment tab.
  2. Select a variable in the System Variables box.
  3. In the Variable box, select the current variable name and type TMP (or TEMP).
  4. Click Set.
  5. In the Value box, type:

    %SystemDrive%\TEMP

  6. Click Set.
  7. Close Control Panel and restart the computer.
NOTE: If you are not allowing anonymous authentication, and instead using Basic or NT Challenge response, you must give the write permission for the Winnt folder to individual users or groups.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/21/2003
Keywords:kbtshoot KB164535
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