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Which version of oracle are you using?
Which version of ODBC are you referring to?
Refer this link for drivers:
I suggest you to check if it is compatible with windowa7, if not you can try installing the drivers in the compatibility mode, here are the steps:
Open the Program Compatibility troubleshooter by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. Under Programs, click Run programs made for previous versions of Windows.
Follow the instructions in the troubleshooter.
If you cannot install a program, insert the installation disc for the program and, using the troubleshooter, browse to the program's setup file, usually called Setup.exe, Install.exe, or something similar. The troubleshooter is not designed to work on programs that have an .msi file name extension.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows
I also suggest you to refer this link for the information on install:
Oracle Technology Network Database Windows Downloads. Oracle ODBC Driver Downloads. Oracle ODBC Drivers for Oracle 9.0.1: Version: Date: Download: Size: 9.0. Step by step instruction how to download and install the ODBC drivers for Oracle 11g release 2.
Oracle ODBC drivers provide connectivity for Windows users. 1.I added oracle driver using odbc admin. This dsn is displaying in MS access windows 7, but failed in connecting.The following message displayed. Oracle ODBC driver, free and safe download. Oracle ODBC driver latest version: Connectivity solution for ODBC-based applications to access Oracle databases.
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I have a Vista machine that needs to remotely connect to Oracle 8.1.7database. Installing the instant client with the ODBC pack gets an ODBC driver,but when you create a datasource with it, it says it's no longer compatible with that database version.
What's the best way to get the correct ODBC driver?
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The Oracle 10g OCI Client and Instant Client can connect to Oracle 8.1.7.4 and later; earlier 8i patchsets mandate a 9i or 8i OCI Client.
The driver hwilliams suggested earlier requires that you have a functional 8i or 9i OCI Client on the Vista host.
OpenLink Software (my employer) also has Multi-Tier solutions for 8i and 9i, free to try for 2 weeks, which will support Vista (and many other OS) ODBC (and JDBC and ADO.NET) clients. All you need is an 8i or 9i Client on any host with a supported OS on which you can install the OpenLink server-side components, including the Oracle server host itself, which includes these OCI components as part of the default installation.
TallTedTallTedFirstly, you mean 8.1.7, not 8.7.1.
Secondly, I think 10g permitted connections to an 8.1.7 database. Don't even try an 11g client. I think the Instant Clients came out after 8i was desupported, so I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't work.
You could try a 10g full client install but I doubt whether you'd get that working on Vista. Either you need a newer (supported) database version or an older operating system.
Can you use a JDBC connection ?
Gary MyersGary MyersOracle 8? That is more than 10 years old. Isn't it time to switch to Oracle 11? After upgrading to Oracle 11, you can certainly find an odbc driver.
Oracle Odbc Driver For Windows 7 Free Download
Do you have a support contract? Because I have just checked on MyOracleSupport and they still offer ODBC patch sets for 8i. Although it might be tough to get them running on Vista. Mind you, I hear it's tough getting anything running on Vista.
Alternatively, are you prepared to spend money on this? If so, then DataDirect claims their Oracle ODBC driver can connect to all versions, from 8i through to 11g. They offer a free trial. Check it out.
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