Does Windows Include the Jet Components?

[TC]

I'm looking for a straight answer to this question: Does Windows
include the Jet components?

I've found it very difficult to get an answer. On one hand, Windows
includes MDAC, but MDAC no longer includes Jet (http://
support.microsoft.com/kb/271908). On the other hand, I've been told
that, despite the change to MDAC, anyone with an up-to-date version of
Windows should automatically have Jet (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/
239114). The wording of the Microsoft articles is poor, so I just
don't know.

Can anyone give me a definitive yes or no? For Windows XP, at least?


-TC

 

[Nonny]

I'm looking for a straight answer to this question: Does Windows
include the Jet components?

I've found it very difficult to get an answer. On one hand, Windows
includes MDAC, but MDAC no longer includes Jet (http://
support.microsoft.com/kb/271908). On the other hand, I've been told
that, despite the change to MDAC, anyone with an up-to-date version of
Windows should automatically have Jet (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/
239114). The wording of the Microsoft articles is poor, so I just
don't know.

The wording of KB239114 is quite clear. I'm guessing that you rushed
through it and didn't take the time to comprehend what you were
skimming.

Can anyone give me a definitive yes or no? For Windows XP, at least?

It CLEARLY explains the XP situation. Go back and try again.

 

[TC]

The wording of KB239114 is quite clear. I'm guessing that you rushed
through it and didn't take the time to comprehend what you were
skimming.


It CLEARLY explains the XP situation. Go back and try again.

Nonny,

Thank you for the reply.

When the article says "you have a later version of Jet 4.0", I don't
understand whether it means "Jet 4.0 is already installed on your
computer", or whether it means "you have the setup package for Jet 4.0
on your product CD". When the article says "We recommend that you
install the latest service pack for Windows XP", I don't know if it
means "you can install Jet by installing the service pack", or whether
it means "before installing Jet, you should bring your OS up-to-date".

I did not rush through the article. I read it slowly, but did not
understand it. If someone helps with a simple yes or no answer to my
question, it will resolve a lot of uncertainty for me.


-TC

 

[Nonny]

Nonny,

Thank you for the reply.

When the article says "you have a later version of Jet 4.0", I don't
understand whether it means "Jet 4.0 is already installed on your
computer", or whether it means "you have the setup package for Jet 4.0
on your product CD".

Is English your primary language?

It means that you have the latest available version for your operating
system. Simple.

In case that isn't enough: version 4 is older than the one you
currently have installed.

 

[TC]

Is English your primary language?

It means that you have the latest available version for your operating
system. Simple.

In case that isn't enough: version 4 is older than the one you
currently have installed.

Nonny,

Once again, thank you for the reply. I'm not sure why, but I perceive
you are trying to avoid giving me a direct answer. Would I be correct
to infer that you believe <<Yes -- Windows includes the Jet
components>>?

-TC

 

[Nonny]

Nonny,

Once again, thank you for the reply. I'm not sure why, but I perceive
you are trying to avoid giving me a direct answer. Would I be correct
to infer that you believe <<Yes -- Windows includes the Jet
components>>?

HOLY CRAP!! How freaking direct can I be!??

Let me try again.

FREAKING FORGET about downloading 4.0.

Your XP has everything it needs right now.

 

[Dave]

TC,

The answer to your question is YES. Windows includes the Jet components.

I applaud your patience with Nonny, but you should ignore jerks like him --
He's obviously more interested in flaming you than in providing an answer.

 

[Nonny]

TC,

The answer to your question is YES. Windows includes the Jet components.

I applaud your patience with Nonny,

His patience with ME??

The dork can't read plain English and comprehend its meaning.

 

[sgopus]

When someone plainly says they don't understand, what part of that don't you
understand???
comprehension is different to each individual.

 

[Telstar]

His patience with ME??

The dork can't read plain English and comprehend its meaning.