XL2000: Edit Query Dialog Box Disappears When You Edit Oracle Query (322046)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
  • Microsoft Query
This article was previously published under Q322046

SYMPTOMS

When you use Microsoft Query in Microsoft Excel, and you try to edit a query that accesses data in an Oracle database, the Edit Query dialog box appears briefly and then disappears.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, use a System Data Source Name (DSN) instead of a File DSN when you set up your connection to the database.

For additional information about how to create and use System DSNs, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

213772 XL: How to Use System, User, and File Data Sources

300595 HOW TO: Create a System Data Source Name (DSN) in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT

300596 HOW TO: Create a System Data Source Name (DSN) in Windows 2000

305599 HOW TO: Create a System Data Source Name in Windows XP

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/6/2006
Keywords:kbnofix kbprb KB322046
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