Microsoft KB Archive/287541

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PRB: SQL Server 2000 Setup Fails Because Sqlunirl.dll File is Missing

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Q287541

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (all editions)

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SYMPTOMS
While trying to configure the server, the SQL Server 2000 setup may fail with the following error message:

The dynamic link library SQLUNIRL.dll could not be found in the specified path.

CAUSE
The Sqlunirl.dll file is missing and you may have a problem with your Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) installation.

WORKAROUND
IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the &quot;Restoring the Registry&quot; Help topic in Regedit.exe or the &quot;Restoring a Registry Key&quot; Help topic in Regedt32.exe.

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the &quot;Changing Keys and Values&quot; Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the &quot;Add and Delete Information in the Registry&quot; and &quot;Edit Registry Data&quot; Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it. If you are running Windows NT or Windows 2000, you should also update your Emergency Repair Disk (ERD).

How to Reinstall MDAC

 * 1) On the taskbar, click Start, and then click Run. In the Run dialog box, type regedt32, and then click OK.
 * 2) Double-click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, then double-click SOFTWARE, double-click Microsoft, double-click Windows, double-click CurrentVersion, and then double-click Setup.
 * 3) Click ExceptionComponents.
 * 4) On the Edit menu, click Delete.
 * 5) On the Registry menu, click Exit.
 * 6) Restart your computer.
 * 7) Perform one of the following:


 * 1) * Reinstall SQL Server 2000.

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 * 1) * Run Sqlredis.exe.

Additional query words: setup install installation sqlunirl dll

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Issue type : kbprb

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