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I solved the problem with the generous suggestions of Randy Smith and
Kimberly.
For those interested I include Randy's answer below.
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DocumentID: 639
Last Updated on: 7/6/00
MDAC Loop During Installation
Abstract:
This document provides instructions for resolving an issue where the
MDAC
installation loops
and the software installation program does not progress. Once MDAC is
installed and the
computer has been rebooted, you receive the same prompt to install MDAC.
Editing the
Windows Registry can resolve this condition.
How To:
WARNING: From the Microsoft website - "Using Registry Editor incorrectly
can
cause
serious problems that may require you to reinstall Windows 95/98 or
Windows
NT. Microsoft
cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of
Registry
Editor can be
solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk. For information on how to
edit
the registry, view
the Changing Keys and Values online Help topic in Registry Editor
(Regedit.exe). Note that
you should make a backup copy of the registry files (System.dat and
User.dat) before you
edit the registry."
Use these steps to edit the registry values:
1.Abort the installation of the Omega Research Software if it is
currently
running.
2.Click the Start | Run menu sequence.
3.In the Open edit box type REGEDIT and click OK.
4.Click the plus sign (+) next to the entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
5.Click the + next to SOFTWARE that is revealed.
6.Click the + next to Microsoft that is revealed. You may have to
scroll
down in the
window to find the entry.
7.Click the DataAccess folder to highlight it. You may have to scroll
down
to find the
entry.
8.In the right-hand pane, click the FullInstalVer registry key once to
highlight it.
9.Click the Edit | Modify menu.
10.Enter the value 2.12.4202.3 and click OK.
11.Click the Version registry key once to highlight it.
12.Click the Edit | Modify menu.
13.Enter the value 2.1.2 and click OK.
14.Click the Registry | Exit menu to close the Registry Editor.
15.Restart the installation. It is not necessary to reboot the
computer.
good Luck
Randy Smith
HappyMike wrote:
> Under Win2000:
>
> After uninstalling TS2000i and attempting a re-install an error comes up
> during the TS2000i install that says setup need to install MDAC, MicroSoft
> Data Access Center 2.1. After clicking OK, setup installs MDAC and I see
> many dll's getting installed. After the re-boot, however, the whole
process
> takes place again and TS2000i once again says that MDAC need to be
> installed. It's a loop. Any ideas?
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