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1368931 - Error: The database DLL 'crdb_p2bbtrv.dll' could not be loaded.

Symptom

  • Deployed Visual Studio .NET application using Crystal Reports and connecting to a Btrieve database returns the following error message:

Failed to load database information.
Details: The database DLL 'crdb_p2bbtrv.dll' could not be loaded.

Reproducing the Issue

Deploy Visual Studio .NET application using Crystal Report which connects to Btrieve database.

Cause

The Btrieve database engine was not installed.

Resolution

Install the Btrieve database engine on the system with the Visual Studio .NET application.

Keywords

KBA , BI-DEV-NET , BI Software Development Kits (SDKs) - .NET or Other , How To

Product

Crystal Reports 2008 V1