Microsoft KB Archive/304332

= PRB: Installing MDAC on Terminal Server =

Article ID: 304332

Article Last Modified on 5/12/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Data Access Components 1.5
 * Microsoft Data Access Components 2.0
 * Microsoft Data Access Components 2.1
 * Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5
 * Microsoft Data Access Components 2.6
 * Microsoft Data Access Components 2.7

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This article was previously published under Q304332



SYMPTOMS
To install software properly on a Terminal Server computer, Terminal Server must be set in Install Mode. One way to do this is to use the Add/Remove Programs application from Control Panel to install the software.

When you install Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) in this manner, the setup program reports that Add/Remove Programs must be terminated before installation can continue, because files needed by MDAC could be locked by Add/Remove Programs and setup would require a restart to copy these files. However, if you terminate Add/Remove Programs, there is a risk of losing data because Terminal Server will no longer be in Install Mode.



RESOLUTION
To work around this problem, follow these steps:  Set Terminal Server in Install Mode by entering the following command at a command prompt:

change user /install

 Launch MDAC setup from the command prompt. After MDAC installation succeeds, you can execute the following command to return Terminal Server to the default setting:

change user /execute





STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
In fact, you can ignore the instruction to terminate Add/Remove Programs; MDAC setup proceeds but will require a restart to complete the installation successfully. However, the recommended way to install the software on Terminal Server is as described in the &quot;Resolution&quot; section.

Additional query words: Windows2k Windows 2000 TS access components Win2k

Keywords: kbprb kbtermserv KB304332

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