Microsoft KB Archive/842276

= Release manifest for MDAC 2.5 Service Pack 2 (2.52.6019.2) =

Article ID: 842276

Article Last Modified on 11/16/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5 Service Pack 2

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SUMMARY
''This article describes the release manifest of Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.5 Service Pack 2 (SP2). This article includes the following information about MDAC 2.5 SP2:''

 

The known issues with MDAC 2.5 SP2.

 

The significant fixes for MDAC 2.5 SP2.

 

The frequently asked questions about MDAC 2.5 SP2.

 

The list of files that are included in MDAC 2.5 SP2 and the versions of these files.





INTRODUCTION
This release manifest applies to the Internet release of MDAC 2.5 SP2 (2.52.6019.2). This release manifest lists frequently asked questions about MDAC 2.5 SP2. This release manifest describes known issues with MDAC 2.5 SP2. This release manifest lists all the files that are included in MDAC 2.5 SP2. This manifest also lists the corresponding versions of these files.

For more information about installing, uninstalling, upgrading, and downgrading MDAC releases, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms810805.aspx

For more information about downloading MDAC releases, visit the following MSDN Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/data/aa937712.aspx



Release version number
MDAC 2.5 SP2 (2.52.6019.2), May 2001

Release function
This release provides the same version of MDAC that is included with Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 (SP2) directly to the public.

Release ship vehicle
To download MDAC 2.5 SP2 (2.52.6019.2), visit the following MSDN Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/data/aa937695.aspx

Localization information
MDAC 2.5 SP2 (2.52.6019.2) is available in the following languages:
 * U.S. English
 * Chinese (Traditional and Simplified)
 * German
 * Japanese
 * Korean

Additional languages will follow.

Dependencies
MDAC 2.5 SP2 (2.52.6019.2) depends on Microsoft Internet Explorer version 3.02 or a later version.

New features
There are no new features in MDAC 2.5 SP2 (2.52.6019.2).

Important notes
There are no special release notes for this version.

Known issues for MDAC 2.5 SP2 (2.52.6019.2)
There are no known issues for this MDAC release.

Significant fixes for MDAC 2.5 SP2 (2.52.6019.2)
A list of fixes included in this MDAC release can be found in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) article:

293311 List of bugs fixed in MDAC 2.5 Service Pack 2

Frequently asked questions about MDAC 2.5 SP2
Q1: Where can I find specific Knowledge Base articles for MDAC 2.5 SP2?

A1: You can search the public Knowledge Base at the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/search/

Note You must only search the Microsoft Knowledge Base for specific technical information. Do not search the Microsoft Knowledge Base for bug-related issues. Many bug-related articles describe either fixed bugs or known bugs in this version of the product.

Q2: Where is the Microsoft ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) documentation?

A2: Earlier ADO documentation and MDAC Software Development Kits (SDKs) are included with the Platform SDK. To download the Platform SDK, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.msdn.microsoft.com/downloads/Default.aspx

Q3: Does the MDAC 2.5 SP2 installer support rollback?

A3: No, the installer does not support rollback. However, the installer does support rollback during installation if an error occurs.

Q4: Is MDAC 2.5 SP2 supported on Microsoft Windows 3.1 or on Microsoft Windows NT 3.51?

A4: No, MDAC 2.5 SP2 is not supported on these operating systems.

Q5: How do I install MDAC 2.5 SP2 on Microsoft Windows 2000?

A5: MDAC 2.5 SP2 is installed with Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 (SP2) and is protected by Windows File Protection. To remove MDAC 2.5 SP2 from Windows 2000, you must remove Windows 2000 SP2.

Q6: Does MDAC 2.5 SP2 run on Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0?

A6: Yes, you can install MDAC 2.5 SP2 on these operating systems. For more information, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/data/Default.aspx

Q7: Can applications that use Microsoft ODBC Driver for Access 3.5 have problems on clean installations of MDAC 2.5 SP2?

A7: Because MDAC 2.5 SP2 does not install Microsoft ODBC Driver for Access 3.5, you may have to upgrade to Microsoft ODBC Driver for Access 4.0 if your applications use version 3.5. For additional information about this issue and about changes that may affect your products, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 MDAC upgrade issues with Access ODBC driver

File list for MDAC 2.5 SP2 (2.52.6019.2)
