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3/5/2010 4:38:56 PM
fxs
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Ha! You were spot on! I downloaded the db from you and it worked. I guess the one on the MS site must be corrupt.

Thanks!
3/5/2010 3:49:32 PM
Ken Cox
Posts 170
Hi!

Sorry you're having difficulty.

I'm not sure what the problem could be, but could you try downloading and installing the source code for the Chapter 9 to see if that database works on your machine?

Make sure your project has a web.config file in it, 'cause that's where the connection info is stored. If you send me the web.config, I might be able to see what's causing the failure.

Thanks,

Ken
3/5/2010 3:25:01 PM
fxs
Posts 5
Hi Ken,

Great book! Congrats! Now for the problem...

When I click next after configuring the data source in the AccessDataSource control I get the following error;

"Database schema could not be retrieved for this connection. Please make sure the connection settings are correct and that the database is online. Cannot open database"

Likewise if I double click the db in Solution Explorer I get "Cannot Open Database."

I am running XP SP3, Access 2007, and VS 2008 Team Edition.

Can you help?

PS

I also tried converting the db to access 2007 but that did not work either, same error.

Thanks
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