<Citizen10Bears@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> on my pc I have sqlserver2000 and sqlserver2005
>
> in odbc control panel, I create a new connection, but native client is
> not listed.
>
> I have uninstalled and reinstalled native client several times.
> I have checked the registry and it seems to make reference to the
> correct dll there.
>
> Why can't I see it?
>
> It works on every other machine I use!
>
> Even stranger, if I pick sqlserver as the driver, although the 2005
> instance isn't listed I can type it's name and it works fine, where as
> this wont work on other machines!
>
> any tips?
>
> how can I make the native option display in the odbc wizard?
>
> your speedy responses would be most welcome.
>
> Tim
>