Sandra 2003 error

[grimfandango]

I just downloaded sandra 2003 4 times now!!! sharware version.

When I run the program
""
Could not intialise Database! Make sure file is OK; install latest MDAC..

""





:confused:

[omega31]

Update your MDAC (Microsoft Data Access Components).
http://www.microsoft.com/data/download.htm

Recent discussion:
http://www.sysopt.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=129854

:t

BTW, I got that same message when trying to install Sandra 2001 on my 486 running Win 95. :rolleyes: ;)

[grimfandango]

:mad:

And I download this 4 times..

thanks

Can ya tell me which one do I downoad?

:t

[omega31]

Try the MDAC Component Checker:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8f0a8df6-4a21-4b43-bf53-14332ef092c9&DisplayLang=en

The Component Checker tool is designed to help you determine installed version information and diagnose installation issues with the Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC). Component Checker runs on the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Component Checker is a customizable tool that performs the following tasks:
[list=1] Identifies the current MDAC installation on a computer.
Creates a series of reports about the files identified for the current MDAC installation.
Removes the current MDAC installation after listing .dll conflicts and identifying programs that reference a given .dll.[/list=1]

[grimfandango]

:cool:
:eek:

LOL!
another 5 mb of downlaod but atlast I got sandra 2003 to work!


thanks

[omega31]

:t

[causticVapor]

BTW, I got that same message when trying to install Sandra 2001 on my 486 running Win 95.

Same here. Updating resolved the prob. 5x86/133 running win98

[omega31]

When I have some time to kill, I'll fix my 486 up to run Win98se. Then I'll post some awesome benchmark results! :D

[trouble]

Sandra is a Ho,much better apps around than her :r