Knowledge Base Article - Error connecting to a database

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KB0011 - Error connecting to a database

The information in this articles applies to:

•	Bartender's Companion (all versions)
•	Windows XP

Symptoms

When you attempt to run Bartender's Companion, the following error occurs on some PCs:

	Error connecting to a database.SQLErrText: SQLSTATE = IM002
	[Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified

Cause

This error is caused by missing operating system components on your PC. These components are required to connect to ODBC databases.

Resolution

1.	Download and install Microsoft Data Access Components v2.5 SP3 from Microsoft. Note that the download link is at the bottom of the Microsoft's web page.
2.	Run Bartender's Companion.

Status

This issue has been resolved.

If this article does not solve your problem or if you cannot find a resolution to your problem, please let us know. Please post your question or the details of your problem on the Bartender's Companion Support Forum.

Steps to Reproduce the Problem

1.	We have not been able to reproduce this problem.