# 64-bit ODBC Administrator %windir%\system32\odbcad32.exe %windir%\syswow64\odbcad32.exe
Driver=MySQL ODBC 8.0 Unicode Driver;Server=localhost;Database=mydb;User=root;Password=pass; windows 7 x64 odbc
Understanding the 32-bit vs 64-bit Issue The most critical thing to know about ODBC on Windows 7 x64 is that you have two separate ODBC administrators : # 64-bit ODBC Administrator %windir%\system32\odbcad32
Driver=SQL Server Native Client 11.0;Server=myserver;Database=mydb;Trusted_Connection=yes; If your application is 32-bit (like many older
reg query "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ODBC\ODBCINST.INI\ODBC Drivers"
Driver=Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb, *.accdb);DBQ=C:\data\mydb.accdb; Need help with a specific driver or connection issue? Let me know what database you're trying to connect to!
| Version | Location | Purpose | |---------|----------|---------| | | C:\Windows\System32\odbcad32.exe | Manages 64-bit DSNs for 64-bit apps | | 32-bit | C:\Windows\SysWOW64\odbcad32.exe | Manages 32-bit DSNs for 32-bit apps | ⚠️ Common Mistake : The Start Menu shortcut opens the 64-bit version by default. If your application is 32-bit (like many older MS Office versions), you need the 32-bit administrator! How to Access Both ODBC Administrators Method 1 - Run Commands: