

If your computer does NOT have MDAC (e.g.: Windows 98), install MDAC 2.5 SP3 (Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5, Service Pack 3). WinNT, WinMe, WinXP, Win2000, & Win2K3: DCOM is installed with the operating system.Ģ) Ensure your computer has MDAC (Microsoft Data Access Components)Ĭheck the WinMSS About window. You may download and install Microsoft's DCOM from here: Microsoft Data Access Components require the Distributed Common Object Model, but DCOM may not be installed if your are using Windows 98. These steps must be performed in the order in which they are presented:ġ) Ensure DCOM (Distributed Common Object Model) is installed

The following steps describe how to ensure that your computer's data access components meet WinMSS's minimum requirements. Meeting WinMSS's Minimum MDAC Requirements

If you are running WinMSS on Windows 98 or, Windows NT 4.0, you may need to update your operating system and install MDAC. Microsoft distributes MDAC with Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP and Windows 2003. WinMSS uses Microsoft's Data Access Components (MDAC), to maintain its information.
