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MySQL ODBC Connector / Driver Fix

escher — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:56:35 +0000

Apparently there is an issue with FileMaker installations. Filemaker ends up borking the Windows Registry so that later installed ODBC Drivers don’t load. This means when you install the MySQL ODBC Connector/Driver, it will not show up in the ODBC Driver list.

The issue is caused by a misplaced (default) registry value. The easiest way to fix it is to delete the default value, as it does not need to be set. Other’s have suggested exporting the whole key, to a .reg then deleting the key, removing the @=”" from the backed up registry file, and then re-installing the key.

or you can just run the following .reg file:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ODBC\ODBCINST.INI\ODBC Drivers]
@=-

I Love SciTE

escher — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:54:43 +0000

Seriously… I’ve been using it for a few years now, and it has completely replaced TextPad as my editor of choice, which previously replaced the behemoth which is now UltraEdit. It does everything that i need, and a couple javascripts add any functionality i need that’s not already implemented. Most importantly it’s ultra light weight, and fast. There are also other scintilla based text editors. Other people recommend NotePad++ and Programmers Notepad 2, but i prefer the bare bones SciTE.

behold!!!!

CodeGuru – ATL/WTL Examples

escher — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:41:22 +0000

Love this site – Codeguru – it has a million Windows ATL/WTL Examples.

Windows 7 Wallpapers

escher — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:50:02 +0000

Some sweet Windows 7 wallpapers posted on NeoSmart: Wallpaper Gallery

Altai Mountain Wallpaper