Setting up an ODBC Connection

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ODBC connection are established in the Windows Control Panel, with newer versions having the ODBC Data Source Setup under the 'Administrative Tools'

 

Start --> Control Panel

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The Windows Control Panel in Vista and later version

 

I find the easiest way to find anything in the control panel is to search for it. so I type 'ODBC' in the search box in the top right corner of the screen.

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Link to the Data Source Setup Tool

 

When you click on it you will see this screen

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The ODBC Administration screen

 

Please consult Windows Help or the internet on specific data source setups.