Universal connection string

Hi

My system reads Excel data using a database approach.

I use the following connection string as this returns extended characters:

Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source='';Extended Properties="Excel 12.0 Xml;HDR=YES;IMEX=1";

But if that fails then I use the simpler string:

Provider=MSDASQL.1;DSN=Excel Files;DBQ=;CharSet=utf-8;Auto Translate=False;HDR=Yes';

But sometimes that fails too.

Is there a universal string that will work or do I need to make sure certain Microsoft DB engine services are installed and if not then install them?

Will the above connections strings work on non-English Windows?

Thanks for any help.

CD

1 answer

The connection string created by VB works for my PC in light of the way and even tho inside the program I utilized ways which just incorporate the name of the document i have to stack when i do that with the DB it doesn't works.

This is the message i get:

An endeavor to append an auto-named database for record Database1.mdf fizzled. A database with a similar name exists, or indicated record can't be opened, or it is situated on UNC essay dune share.

So on the off chance that anybody realizes what string way i can utilize with the goal that it will open in another PC i'd welcome it.