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INTERNAL: DataDirect ODBC Drivers not found in ODBC data src admin utilty after IDL DataMiner

David Blackston
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There is a Windows registry setting that, if incorrect, may prevent the IDL DataMiner DataDirect ODBC drivers from appearing in the Windows (32-bit) ODBC data source administrator utility. To determine if the problem occurs on your system:
1.) Open the ODBC Data Source Administrator utility.

* On 64-bit Windows, run the 32-bit version of the Data Sources (ODBC) control panel utility (for example):

C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\odbcad32.exe

* On 32-bit Windows run the Data Sources (ODBC) control panel utility (for example):

Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Data Sources (ODBC)

2.) Check for the presence of the DataDirect entries under the Drivers tab. If the optional ODBC driver component for IDL or ENVI was installed, but the DataDirect drivers are not present, the following steps may correct the problem.Discussion:
(Warning: Incorrectly modifying the Windows registry may cause loss of data and prevent proper operation of your computer. If you are not familiar with working with the system registry entries, have a your system administrator do the following. Backing up your system is always recommended before altering the system registry.)

If the DataDirect drivers are not listed in the ODBC Data Source Administrator utilty, open the Windows registry editor utility:

Choose Start menu > Run then enter: regedit

Browse to and select the following Windows registry key.

For 64-bit Windows:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\ODBC\ODBCINST.INI\ODBC Drivers

For 32-bit Windows:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ODBC\ODBCINST.INI\ODBC Drivers

Locate "(Default)" entry on the right pane of the registry editor

The Data for the (Default) entry should be: (value not set)

However, if you see a blank string, correct the problem by doing the following:

a.) Right-click on the (Default) item
b.) Choose Delete
c.) When prompted, click Yes to confirm.

This resets the entry to: (value not set).

Close and then reopen the ODBC Data Source Administrator utilty and check for the presence of the DataDirect entries under the Drivers tab.Solution:
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