Error in test Connection VB-oracle--- OracleClient n networking comps not found

[mask]

I wish to connect to Oracle thru VB6 using ADO, test connection fails and the error which comes is as Test Connection failed because of error in initialising provider-oracle client and networking components were not found.How can this problem be solved ?
thx n regards

[debasisdas]

first check if u are able to conenct to oracle from the client or not.

Please specify the oracle service name also in the connection string.

[mask]

first check if u are able to conenct to oracle from the client or not.

Please specify the oracle service name also in the connection string.

i am using the wizard so no where the service name is asked, where should i give it in that case?i am able to connect to orcale thru the client.
thx

[debasisdas]

i am using the wizard so no where the service name is asked, where should i give it in that case?i am able to connect to orcale thru the client.
thx

can you post your ADO connection string for my reference please.

[QVeen72]

Hi,

In Client did u Configure "Local Net Service"..?
Did u get msg "Test Connection Successful".... ?


REgards
Veena