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(310663) - With Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) version 2.6 and later installed on the platforms listed above, the SQLBrowseConnect ODBC call enumerates Microsoft SQL Server 2000 instances but cannot enumerate Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 servers.

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Article ID: 310663 - Last Review: February 23, 2007 - Revision: 4.3

PRB: SQLBrowseConnect Does Not Enumerate SQL Server 7.0 Servers

This article was previously published under Q310663

SYMPTOMS

With Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) version 2.6 and later installed on the platforms listed above, the SQLBrowseConnect ODBC call enumerates Microsoft SQL Server 2000 instances but cannot enumerate Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 servers.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

To reproduce this behavior, call SQLBrowseConnect with a Connection String In parameter of "Driver={SQL Server}". After the call completes, the Connection String Out parameter does not contain any SQL Server 7.0 names in the server list.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Data Access Components 2.6, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows 95
    • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
    • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Data Access Components 2.6 Service Pack 1, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows 95
    • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
    • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Data Access Components 2.7, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows 95
    • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
    • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server 2000 2000.80.194
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