"Unable to load SQL Sevrer ODBC driver" error

  • I'm trying to reinstall SQL Server 2000 on a server where the original instance got corrupted. When I try to reinstall, the installer will go through the entire install process and then will error out with a

    "Unable to load sql server driver resource dll. the application cannot continue"

    What can I do to clear this up?

  • I would try to install MDAC 2.6SP2 first and reinstall SQL Server.

  • Hey Allen,

    How would MDAC affect my installation?

  • Hey Allen,

    How would MDAC affect my installation?

  • try to uninstall SQL Server from your machine ... then install Mdac 2.7 RTM refresh (if you want).. then install SQL Server again ..

    note : the best way to remove Sql Server .. is to use the installaion CD of Sql server, and make steps as if you install a new one .. but in a step on add/ remove .. choose to uninstall the curent SQL server instance ...

    I hope this help u

    Alamir Mohamed

    Alamir_mohamed@yahoo.com


    Alamir Mohamed
    Alamir_mohamed@yahoo.com

  • HEY Alamir,

    The MDAC 2.7 took care of the problem. Thanks for the assist.

    Ted Scott

  • scotttr,

    No Theory, Based on experience and the error message you provided.

  • Hey Allen,

    I installed MDAC 2.7 and that took care of the problem. Thanks for the assist.

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