PRB: Error Connecting to MS Query with UserConnection DesignerLast reviewed: January 16, 1998Article ID: Q179381 |
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SYMPTOMSWhen using the UserConnection Designer, you receive the following message when attempting to build a query:
"There was a problem attempting to communicate with MS Query" CAUSEThe UserConnection Designer cannot find where MS Query is located on the system.
RESOLUTIONMake sure the proper registry key is pointing to where MS Query is located on the system. To do so, you must use RegEdit. WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk. The correct registry key is found at the following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\VBQueryThe Path value should be set correctly to where MS Query is located. The MS Query executable is named Msqry32.exe.
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Additional query words: user connection msquery
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