Applicable Versions:Various


Symptoms
When you try and install the DataPA Add-in, you get the error indicating that a wizard has not been installed or cannot be found. The error message may vary depending on which version of the Add-In is being selected.
AccessPA.mde
DataPA97.mde
DataPA2000

 

Solution
The problem is caused by the DataPA Access component failling to register. Follow the steps below to solve the issue:

  1. Open a new command line window (from start menu, select Run, enter cmd and press ok). On Vista or Windows7 machines this should be Run as Administrator.
  2. Move to the DataPA bin directory (type cd c:\program files\attribute\datapa\bin and press enter).
  3. Type regsvr32 AccessPA.dll and press enter. (you should get the message DllRegisterServer in AccessPA.dll succeeded).

    Replace AccessPA.dll with any of the files below depending on the verion of the add-In you are installing
    AccessPA.mdeAccessPA.dll
    DataPA97.mdeAccess97PA.dll
    DataPA2000.mdeAccess2000PA.dll

     




  4. Type Exit and press enter.