Access 2003 runtime installation fails

[bugs007bugs]

Hi all.

It seems recently something has changed in Windows 10 64 bit which does not allow an Access 2003 runtime installation generated by the 2003 package wizard to complete the install.

It stops half way through with the following screen

Have tried the commonly suggested fixes used for other programs without success such as

msiexec /unreg
msiexec /regserver
regsvr32 vbscript.dll

Also tried starting the windows installer service and running the install as an administrator without any joy.

If anyone can shed any light on what is happening would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[theDBguy]

Hi. Looks like you've run into this sort of problem before. Were you able to fix it?

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[bugs007bugs]

Too long ago on that one. Do not recall what happened.

 

[theDBguy]

Too long ago on that one. Do not recall what happened.

I see. I was just curious.

Also, just FYI for others, this topic was crossposted here.

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[bugs007bugs]

Thanks. Seems whoever tries to install or reinstall any 2003 runtime packages are in for some pain if they encounter this problem. So far the problem has happened on my machine and one client who has no other versions of Access installed.

 

[bugs007bugs]

Also note the problem was not present at 3 Oct 2020 as the runtime installs worked fine then. Problem has crept in since then. I suspect Windows updates as I do not automatically update other microsoft products.

 

[theDBguy]

Thanks. Seems whoever tries to install or reinstall any 2003 runtime packages are in for some pain if they encounter this problem. So far the problem has happened on my machine and one client who has no other versions of Access installed.

Do you know if your db works with the 2010 runtime? Just curious...

 

[Gasman]

Also note the problem was not present at 3 Oct 2020 as the runtime installs worked fine then. Problem has crept in since then. I suspect Windows updates as I do not automatically update other microsoft products.

Well, a peek at the update list would confirm that.?
I've had an update to 20H2 and I have update services switched off on boot.

 

[bugs007bugs]

This is mainly for clients using some older versions I have. Slowly moving over to 2010.

I have had a win of sorts. I uninstalled Access 2003 runtime then the install works fine. Existing 2003 runtime must have been corrupted somehow.

Have not dared venture to 20H2 yet.

Many thanks.

 

[bugs007bugs]

Do you know if your db works with the 2010 runtime? Just curious...

Yes works with the 2010 runtime no problem.

 

[theDBguy]

Yes works with the 2010 runtime no problem.

Well, since you already managed to make the 2003 runtime work, I will just say you, at least, have the option of upgrading to 2010, or later, in case 2003 finally stop working for good.

Good luck with your project.