Re: OraOLEDB.Oracle, ref cursors and VB

From: Frank van Bortel <frank.van.bortel_at_gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2005 11:54:43 +0100
Message-ID: <dnebi6$t2$1@news1.zwoll1.ov.home.nl>

Randy Harris wrote:

> "Randy Harris" <randy_at_SpamFree.com> wrote in message
> news:499mf.28458$dO2.19541_at_newssvr29.news.prodigy.net...
> 

>>I'm working with 8i on XP.
>>
>>I downloaded some sample code from otn that shows how to pass multiple ref
>>cursors from a sp using VB. The sample uses OraOLEDB.Oracle provider.

> 
> When
> 

>>I try to connect using that provider I get the message "Provider cannot be
>>found. It may not be installed properly."
>>
>>Googling, I found many discussions of this problem but couldn't find a
>>solution.
>>
>>I am able to connect to the db using MSDAORA provider.
>>
>>Is OraOLEDB.Oracle supposed to be part of the 8i client?
>>
>>If I can't get OraOLEDB.Oracle to work, will MSDAORA permit passing ref
>>cursors as demonstrated in the Oracle provided example?
>>
>>Any suggestions appreciated.
>>Randy Harris
>>

> 
> 
> I found the OraOLEDB driver on Metalink and downloaded it. I haven't been
> able to install it because I can't get the Oracle Installer to run. The
> setup.exe won't start. I tried the original 8.1.7 CD, same problem.  The
> installer won't run.
> 
> Anyone have an idea how to get installer to run?
> 
> 

Pentium IV on board?
If so, copy CD image, and rename some java dll (exact name will be googable, symjit.dll or similar).

And why do people insist on having the latest OS with all "new! Improved Receipt, Better Taste Than Ever, Get A Free Wuppy" stuff, and still run last century applications?!?

Get 9i Release 2, or better, or downgrade to NT/Win2K.

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Regards,
Frank van Bortel

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Received on Sat Dec 10 2005 - 04:54:43 CST