I'm trying to help a client out who has Navision 2.6.0b with a valid license for C/ODBC. But, they've never had to use it before, and they can't find the installer for it. They don't even have the original media anymore, just a custom made backup CD (which didn't contain all the original directories, nor did it contain the C/ODBC). I called Microsoft, gave them the license information, they verified the client was licensed for the C/ODBC, but because it's so old, they don't support it anymore and can't (won't) give the driver. I called the local Microsoft Navision person and they won't help since we're not using them for the integration.
So, I'm really stuck here. Any ideas where I could get the C/ODBC driver for 2.6.0 given the client doesn't have the original installation disc anymore?
Any help would be *greatly* appreciated.
Hi Chris,
Just uploaded it here http://dynamicsuser.net/media/p/149312.aspx
And you don't even have to pay me for it. We're here to help each other, not to benefit from others missery.I'm sure any donation to the forum will be greatly appreciated though.
Regards,
Alexander Pallesen Freelance Navision Developer
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Hi, Cris, and welcome to forum!
Your only hope is, tha maybe some forum member still has in "archive" such old version and will share it here in Downloads - the oldest CODBC I have is 3.7, which I put there in similar situation some time ago, but with 2.6.0 I can't help... Maybe Erik has it - he somehow mentioned he hasn't thrown out anything and he is in Navision for long time enough he might have it...
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You're right. I'm really hoping someone out there has the 2.6 C/ODBC drivers and will share them. I also wish Microsoft would give download links to some of the tools. I realize this version is 9 years old, and that they don't support it anymore. Not supporting it as far as security updates, or technical support is one thing, but it would still be nice if they provided old download links. Let's not forget, XP is nearly 9 years old too, and download links are still available for tools for that from Microsoft.
But, I don't want to get sidetracked on Microsoft's case. All I need is to be lucky enough, that someone out there who still has 2.6 reads this post and has the ability and desire to post it on these forums.
Or, if anyone else has any ideas as to where I could get it, I'd be one super happy camper!
Thanks!
Chris:it would still be nice if they provided old download links
The reason not providing them is simple - such doesn't exist, as this was before-Microsoft era, even before Navision-Darmgaard (original Axapta vendor) join...
Oh, I thought the 2.6 version I was looking at said Microsoft -- but I wasn't there very long, and I certainly could have mis-remembered it.
In any event, I still need the 2.6.0b C/ODBC drivers. At this point, I'd be willing to pay anyone $100 for their time to post them if they have them. I can pay via PayPal, or whatever method you want. My client just wants to get this working, and Microsoft is not being helpful since the product is so old (i.e. unsupported now).
Or, if you guys have any suggestions, I'm open.
That worked great!I'll make a $100 contribution to the forums in your name.Thanks again!
PSWhat's the link to the donation page?
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I am in the similar situation which you faced earlier.
I need navision 2.60b (US) database, I have tried Microsoft, DUG and mibuso but could not get from none of them.
Do you have this database, if yes can you please help me.
Dhan Raj Bansal
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Hi Dhan,
I have a GB version is that is of use to you.
Dave Treanor
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Hi Dave,
Thanks for offering helping hand.
In fact the idea is to compare the customized version with the corresponding base version and then upgrade the database to NAV2009.
I believe GB version will not serve the purpose because the database used by client is US version, but I will let you know If I need GB version.
I hope some DUG user might have the US version of that database (In fact even I had it, but once I was running short of space in my external hard disk and then I deleted it ).
Thanks again
PS: Can you upload the GB version in download section of this website, so that in future whosoever need it, can download it from there?
Dhan Raj Bansal: In fact the idea is to compare the customized version with the corresponding base version and then upgrade the database to NAV2009. I believe GB version will not serve the purpose because the database used by client is US version, but I will let you know If I need GB version.
You can download the US database versions back to Navision Financials 1 from Partner Source. But only the US versions!
DaveT: Hi Dhan, I have a GB version is that is of use to you.
Dave,
Do you have the complete CD/ DVD, I mean even the installer. If yes, then please give it to me (upload in the download section).
Sorry for the late reply - I'll have a look in the office tomorrow.
I only have a client directory - is that enough for you?