Cannot initialize the data source for linked server

  • Error: Cannot initialize the data source object of OLE DB provider "Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0" for linked server.

    I migrated a backend access database for my vb.net program to SQL Server 2005. Everything works when I run the program on the same machine that has the server on it. When I try to run the program on other machines in the network: it works when it has to access everything, except the Linked Servers. The 'Linked Servers' are Access DB's that are on a different server on the network. (and I get the error above)

  • Tried these suggestions:

    Set sharing on the Temp directory to everyone/full control. (relocated the Temp directory to root of C:/ instead of Docs and Settings)

    Went to Component Services, 'My Computer' the one that has a MS DTC tab on it. Set the access to Allow Outbound, Allow Inbound, (Mutual Authentication Required), Allow Remote Clients, and Allow Remote Administration (all checked)

    Unchecked: Enable Transaction Internet Protocol (TIP) Transactions

    Unchecked: Enable XA Transactions

    MS Office is installed on the computer hosting the server. (my computer)

    Still get the same error message.

    ??This is possible to do, right....set up a Server on a WinXP destop CPU that is networked on my company's server?? It's just the linked server's that aren't working, and those are elsewhere on the Company's server domain.

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