Unexpected Error 0x80040fde When Configuring OSE

• Microsoft Office 2000 Server Extensions

SYMPTOMS

When you are configuring the Office Server Extensions using an existing SQL 6.5 or 7.0 database and user account, you receive the following error after entering database information and click Next:

Server Extensions Configuration Wizard

The following unexpected error occurred: 0x80040fde

Please consult the OSE documentation for more information and record the error number before contacting Microsoft Product Support.

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The configuration wizard was unable to create the database (database name) on SQL server (server name) because the specified user doesn't have sufficient permissions. Please give this user the appropriate permissions or provide another user account.


Click 'Retry' to repeat the operation. Click 'Cancel' to change your settings.

CAUSE

The SQL logon you have provided does not have the appropriate access in the SQL Enterprise Manager.

RESOLUTION

To add the appropriate access do the following:

1. From the Start button select Programs.



2. Then select Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and click Enterprise Manager.



3. Expand the tree down to the following path:

   
   Console Root\Microsoft SQL Servers\SQL Server Group\Servername\Security\Logins 




4. Double-click the user account you are trying to use.



5. Click the Server Roles tab and select the System Administrator checkbox.



6. Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, please see the following article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q216926 How to Install Microsoft Office 2000 Server Extensions

Additional query words: front page

Keywords : fpse2000
Version : winnt:
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb