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Thread ID: 25276	2002-09-30 08:55:00	ODBC drive missing	Jandy1 (2050)	Press F1

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84691	2002-10-01 06:10:00	Mike, I’m inclined to think you’re right, since I’ve also seen (and used) the ODBC thinggy in Control Panel. If it was connected to Office, why would it be there if I wasn’t running Office on the computer—or, for that matter, after uninstalling Office? So, the two pieces of advice I’ve received so far today (outside of this forum, which frankly seems more useful than either!), are as follows: 1. ODBC is connected to Office. Therefore, buy a higher version of Office (XP for preference) and install that, then re-install the mdac components. 2. Santa’s little helper #2 didn’t answer the question about what ODBC was connected to. However, he did say that I should reinstall Win. Problem: I don’t have the CD (yes, it’s legal…but I don’t have access to it right now). I’ve got the whole Win98SE CD dumped on my HD under Win/Options…but how do I reinstall it from *within* Windows itself? Santa’s helper was busy, and didn’t explain that bit very well! Also, can I reinstall Windows without losing all my software? Some of it’s downloaded, and will be a heap of work to reinstall, and I’m travelling soon and will need it all! :-( So…I’m happy to accept votes for either of the above options, or any additional suggestions along the way!! Thanks, Jandy	Jandy1 (2050)
84692	2002-10-01 06:25:00	The setup programme knows that it is doing a reinstall. It will keep your settings... though this could be a problem, since your current settings aren't completely correct.;-) Experts ... what's the system repair thingy? To do the reinstall, boot to DOS (F8 to get to the menu), cd \w98se setup(of course, use whatever directory name your .CAB files are kept if it's not "w98se").	Graham L (2)
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