Error message when you use the System.Data.OleDb namespace in the .NET Framework 2.0 to retrieve data from the OLE DB Provider for SQL Server: "ICommandText interface is not supported by the 'SQLOLEDB' provider" (923562)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
BUG #: 1138 (SQL Hotfix)

SYMPTOMS

You use the System.Data.OleDb namespace in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 class library to retrieve data from Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server (SQLOLEDB). However, the OledbCommand.ExecuteReader method may intermittently throw an exception in this situation. When this problem occurs, you receive an error message that resembles the following:
System.InvalidOperationException: The ICommandText interface is not supported by the 'SQLOLEDB' provider. Use CommandType.TableDirect instead.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next .NET Framework 2.0 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

You must have the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.The .NET Framework 2.0, 32-bit version
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTime
Mscordacwks.dll2.0.50727.199801,28022-Aug-200617:43
Mscorlib.dll2.0.50727.1994,317,18422-Aug-200617:43
Normalization.dll2.0.50727.19915,36022-Aug-200617:43
Normidna.nlpNot applicable59,34222-Aug-200617:43
Normnfc.nlpNot applicable45,79422-Aug-200617:43
Normnfd.nlpNot applicable39,28422-Aug-200617:43
Normnfkc.nlpNot applicable66,38422-Aug-200617:43
Normnfkd.nlpNot applicable60,29422-Aug-200617:43
Sos.dll2.0.50727.199382,46422-Aug-200617:43
System.data.dll2.0.50727.1992,893,82422-Aug-200617:43
Mscorwks.dll2.0.50727.1995,624,32022-Aug-200617:43
The .NET Framework 2.0, 64-bit version
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTime
Mscordacwks.dll2.0.50727.1991,597,95222-Aug-200604:34
Mscordacwks.dll2.0.50727.199801,28022-Aug-200617:43
Mscorlib.dll2.0.50727.1993,956,73622-Aug-200617:47
Mscorlib.dll2.0.50727.1994,317,18422-Aug-200617:43
Normalization.dll2.0.50727.19918,43222-Aug-200604:31
Normalization.dll2.0.50727.19915,36022-Aug-200617:43
Normidna.nlpNot applicable59,34222-Aug-200604:33
Normidna.nlpNot applicable59,34222-Aug-200617:43
Normnfc.nlpNot applicable45,79422-Aug-200604:33
Normnfc.nlpNot applicable45,79422-Aug-200617:43
Normnfd.nlpNot applicable39,28422-Aug-200604:33
Normnfd.nlpNot applicable39,28422-Aug-200617:43
Normnfkc.nlpNot applicable66,38422-Aug-200604:33
Normnfkc.nlpNot applicable66,38422-Aug-200617:43
Normnfkd.nlpNot applicable60,29422-Aug-200604:33
Normnfkd.nlpNot applicable60,29422-Aug-200617:43
Sos.dll2.0.50727.199480,76822-Aug-200604:40
Sos.dll2.0.50727.199382,46422-Aug-200617:43
System.data.dll2.0.50727.1992,959,87222-Aug-200617:48
System.data.dll2.0.50727.1992,893,82422-Aug-200617:43
Mscorwks.dll2.0.50727.19910,304,00022-Aug-200604:31
Mscorwks.dll2.0.50727.1995,624,32022-Aug-200617:43
The .NET Framework 2.0, Itanium-architecture version
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTime
Mscordacwks.dll2.0.50727.1992,711,04022-Aug-200604:40
Mscordacwks.dll2.0.50727.199801,28022-Aug-200617:43
Mscorlib.dll2.0.50727.1993,956,73622-Aug-200618:15
Mscorlib.dll2.0.50727.1994,317,18422-Aug-200617:43
Normalization.dll2.0.50727.19944,03222-Aug-200604:37
Normalization.dll2.0.50727.19915,36022-Aug-200617:43
Normidna.nlpNot applicable59,34222-Aug-200604:39
Normidna.nlpNot applicable59,34222-Aug-200617:43
Normnfc.nlpNot applicable45,79422-Aug-200604:39
Normnfc.nlpNot applicable45,79422-Aug-200617:43
Normnfd.nlpNot applicable39,28422-Aug-200604:39
Normnfd.nlpNot applicable39,28422-Aug-200617:43
Normnfkc.nlpNot applicable66,38422-Aug-200604:39
Normnfkc.nlpNot applicable66,38422-Aug-200617:43
Normnfkd.nlpNot applicable60,29422-Aug-200604:39
Normnfkd.nlpNot applicable60,29422-Aug-200617:43
Sos.dll2.0.50727.199862,72022-Aug-200604:48
Sos.dll2.0.50727.199382,46422-Aug-200617:43
System.data.dll2.0.50727.1993,102,72022-Aug-200618:15
System.data.dll2.0.50727.1992,893,82422-Aug-200617:43
Mscorwks.dll2.0.50727.19921,265,92022-Aug-200604:36
Mscorwks.dll2.0.50727.1995,624,32022-Aug-200617:43

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use a native managed provider for the database backend to which you are connecting. For example, use the System.Data.SQLClient namespace when you connect to Microsoft SQL Server.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/18/2006
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