On the form I have entered the tools:-
Microsoft ADO Control 6.0 (OLEDB)
Microsoft DataGrid Control 6.0 (OLEDB)

In trying to connect the ADO data control to the database I am working
through the Connecting String Property of Adodc1.
From the Build window I have selected
Microsoft Jet 3.51 OLE DB Provider
I have then selected the database file in question and clicked 'Test'.

This comes up with the message:-

'Test connection failed because of an error in initializing provider'

Can anyone please tell me what exactly this means and what I should to
correct it?

The database file has been created in Access 2000
I am using Visual Studio Pro 6.0 for the Visual Basic

Thanks in advance for any help

David

For an Access 2000 database you should be using Jet 4.0 instead of 3.51

Richard

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David