Programs that work with 2.6 should work with 2.8 as it is
still reverse compatible.
In XP, there is no way to downgrade, repair, or remove MDAC
officially. The only thing you can do is install a newer
version.
As you have found out, installing an earlier version is
futile- it is protected by System File Protection.
Search google for csrepair.exe I have had luck with that
where I work on troubleshooting MDAC issues- just open it
and choose to re-register MDAC. You can also do the same
with Jet 4.0 while you are in there
:I have already had a look using the component checker, and
doesn't seemt o
: have an option for removing mdac.
:
: If I try to install mdac 2.6, it seems to think that it
has installed
: successfully, however all of the files look like they are
being replaced by
: the copies in the dll cache.
:
: "Dave Patrick" wrote:
:
: > Give this a go.
: >
: >
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...F6-4A21-4B43-BF53-14332EF092C9&displaylang=en
: >
: > --
: > Regards,
: >
: > Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in
newsgroup.
: > Microsoft Certified Professional
: > Microsoft MVP [Windows]
: >
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
: >
: > "Rob" wrote:
: > | Hi,
: > |
: > | I have XP pro SP2, however I need to remove mdac, as
an app that we use
: > | requires mdac 2.6.
: > | So far I am unable to remove it, as the setup for 2.81
is not supported
: > for
: > | XP.
: > |
: > | Is it possible to remove mdac 2.81?
: >
: >
: >
