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Installation programs for the ODBC Local/Client driver, or Server can be obtained from your dealer/distributor or from the PxPlus website. The installation process is virtually identical for all PxPlus ODBC Windows driver/server components. After downloading the appropriate installation program (e.g., odbc_driver_x.xx.xxxx_windows_yy-bit_zzz.exe), follow these steps to install the Local/Client driver or Server on your computer:
1. If possible, remain connected to the Internet. The installation process may include some options to download additional MDAC components.
2. Double-click on the installation program that was downloaded to your computer to begin the installation process. This launches a series of InstallShield Wizard panels similar to the ProvideX installation.
3. Click Next > to continue. The installation program searches for existing ProvideX ODBC components. The Wizard then displays one of several different dialogue windows, depending on whether it is a completely new install, or if older/newer components exist on your machine.
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• If upgrading from an earlier driver you have the option to update System DSN entries –User and File DSN entries are not updated and should be removed or adjusted prior to upgrading.
• If identical ODBC components exist on your machine, you will also be given the option to modify, repair, or remove existing driver/server components.
• If you are installing the Server and a ProvideX IO service and/or ProvideX ODBC service is already running on your computer, you will be warned that the existing service must be stopped before the installation can continue.
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When the installation wizard has checked the above criteria and is cleared to proceed, it takes you through a series of dialogues. Follow the wizard instructions and click Next > to complete each step. The final step installs driver/server components onto your hard disk and displays a progress bar to indicate the current installation status. This process may take several minutes. |
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4. When all components are copied to disk, a ProvideX ODBC activation dialogue will appear (for new installations) otherwise the Wizard simply indicates that the driver or server has been updated successfully. |
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A valid serial number, number of users, and activation key are required in order to set up and run a permanent version of the ODBC driver. The necessary activation information is issued with every purchase of a product package from Best Software Canada Ltd or authorized dealer/distributor. |
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When installing the ODBC driver as part of an eCommerce or Professional licence, use your temporary key for permanent ODBC activation. Permanent keys that are generated for bundled activations do not apply to ODBC components. |
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The ProvideX ODBC activation dialogue appears as follows:
If you press OK and the activation is invalid, you will be given the option to enter your information again. If you press Cancel, the activation utility automatically records a demo mode activation for the ODBC Server; in this case, the activation dialogue pops up for every ODBC connection and a "nag" message is repeated continuously during execution. Refer to Local & Client Configuration for configuration details.
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