The error126 error message is one of the most common errors to affect windows based computers. If you ever experience an error126 message then you will need to know how to fix the problem as quickly as you possibly can. These problems are normally caused by database problems with your computers applications. Whenever a computer application attempts to connect to a database a dll file is required.
There are many different causes which can result in the Error126 error message being displayed and it’s important to get to the bottom of the whole problem.
Learning how to Correct the Error126 Error
One of the most common reasons why you see the error126 error message is because you try to load an sql database in excel. The warning message might warn you about this error and tell you that the ODBC driver is not working correctly.
You can fix this error by downloading the data access components from Microsoft’s website. This can be used to rid yourself of this pesky error message.
If the file is missing then the easiest method of getting it back will be by copying it from your windows installation CD. You can extract it from the CD and then expand it. This should allow the server to start properly.
The error126 error message can also be caused by problems with the registry or viruses. That’s why it’s so important to run a registry and virus scan of your entire computer on a regular basis.
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13 Responses to “Fixing the Error 126 Problem”
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Johny says:
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admin says:
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Eliyahu says:
I still didn’t really understand where the error 126 really comes form… -
Hi Eliyahu, Error 126 happens most of the times because of ODBC problems
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[...] cause of this error 126 error is due to faulty ODBC drivers on your computer. If these ODBC drivers aren’t working [...]
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