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Connect issue with MS Excel application using ODBC driver

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TitleConnect issue with MS Excel application using ODBC driver
URL NameConnect-issue-with-MS-Excel-application-using-ODBC-driver
Article Number000139880
EnvironmentProduct: Connect64 for ODBC OpenEdge driver
Version: 7.16.175
OS: All supported platforms
Database: OpenEdge
Application: MSExcel 2010
Question/Problem Description
Connection failed with the reported error while trying to connect to the database through MS Excel application.
Steps to Reproduce
Clarifying Information
Error MessageThe Connection failed because of an error in initializing provider. Unspecific error
Defect Number
Enhancement Number
Cause
The application and driver were a different bit type.
Resolution
Application and driver should have the same bitness(64bit / 32 bit)
If the application is 32-bit need to use the 32-bit driver.
If the application is 64-bit need to use the 64-bit driver.

 
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Last Modified Date12/12/2018 11:29 AM
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