PROBLEM WITH MYSQL ODBC DRIVER 3.51

[cyph...@penn.com]

I'm trying to link to a mysql database with crystal or access. when
attempting to add, configure or remove the installed mysql drive I get
a message "the setup routines for the mysql 3.51 odbc driver could not
be found please reinstall the driver. I have tried to do so but cant
get past this message. I also tried to remove the driver with the same
error. Does anyone know what it's looking for? TIA

[Jim O'Neil]

First, check the HKLM/Software/ODBC/ODBCINST.INI registy key for the
MySQL driver, since it will point to the setup file used for the
driver.

If that checks out, it could be a dependent file that's missing or
can't be loaded - perhaps due to path issues. Try downloading
FileMonitor from
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/default.aspx and
you'll be able to analyze the log to figure out what files are being
sought when you attempt these operations. Chances are it's a pathing
or duplicate file issue.

[cyph...@penn.com]

Thanks for the help. I'm able to connect to the database now. Thats a
good start.