ISAM

[Tom]

Just updated a database from Access 97 to Access 2003. I am trying to
generate a data table (in Fox) and send it to another computer. I get an
error message telling me

Can not find an installable ISAM. Haven't run into this before, what is it
telling me and how do I correct it???

Thanx

 

[GreySky]

ISAM = Indexed Sequential Access Method. It's a method of storing database
files. What it's telling you is you don't have a complete installation,
because the "driver" that presumably creates your FoxPro file is missing.

Pull out your CDs and install your drivers, or perhaps download some MDAC
patches.

David Atkins, MCP

 

[Tom]

Have re installed the program using full install. Still not working. Tried
to re link tables but there is nothing for Fox.
Thoughts?

 

[Dirk Goldgar]

Just updated a database from Access 97 to Access 2003. I am trying to
generate a data table (in Fox) and send it to another computer. I
get an error message telling me

Can not find an installable ISAM. Haven't run into this before, what
is it telling me and how do I correct it???

I think this KB article explains the matter and tells you what to do:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;824264
You cannot connect directly to FoxPro databases in Access 2003

 

[StCyrM]

Good evening

Article ID: Q90111 covers the "Couldn't Find Installable ISAM" Error Message

There is also a reference made to article Q155666


Best Regards

Maurice St-Cyr
Micro Systems Consultants, Inc.

 

[Guest]

There is a registry key missing. Look here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;283881