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VB: Connect to Access database via ODBC datasource name
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I am new to VB.Net and have a question. I am trying to connect VB.Net to Access. What I want to do is , when i select the database name, I want to popup the tables in the database...when one of the table is seleted, then the fields in the table should pop up...Can someone tell me how to go about it .
thanks in advance
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hi, cscgal,
i wanna know how to connect MS Access Database to a Visual Basic 6 program.
i hav little knowledge about it and i will list wht i did:
1. Project menu > References... > select Microsoft DAO object 3.6 > ok
2. Since i beginner to vb and database connectivity i start with VB Data Connection Wizard;
3. When i go with the wizard and selecting the prepaired MS Access database with Visual basic it gives me error:
"The Unrecognised Data source.."
What should i do.
Im using Visual Basic 6 and MS Access 2003.
Please help me. im on a project to my degree.
i wanna know how to connect MS Access Database to a Visual Basic 6 program.
i hav little knowledge about it and i will list wht i did:
1. Project menu > References... > select Microsoft DAO object 3.6 > ok
2. Since i beginner to vb and database connectivity i start with VB Data Connection Wizard;
3. When i go with the wizard and selecting the prepaired MS Access database with Visual basic it gives me error:
"The Unrecognised Data source.."
What should i do.
Im using Visual Basic 6 and MS Access 2003.
Please help me. im on a project to my degree.
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Try the different connection options on www.connectionstrings.com to find one that works.
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