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Build Time Problems
Common Build Problems and Their Solutions
Common Merge Module Issues
Cannot open database file - System error
Cannot open database file - System error |
You may see errors like the following when merging a merge module:
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VBS RETURNS
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Error # : 0x8007006E (-2147024786)
Error Src : No source available (VB bug?)...
Error Desc: No description available (VB bug?)...
MSI ERROR #2203 (see the Windows Installer documentation)
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System error -2147287008 trying to open the database "C:\tmp\some.msm"
If so then here are some possible reasons:
- Does the file exist?
If not then it was deleted after the
"MergeModule" command validated its existance...
- Is the merge module in use
(for example being viewed in "ORCA")?
- Is the file a valid merge module?
Ensure it can be viewed in "ORCA"
(this proves that it is at least a valid Windows Installer database).
- See the Language Mis-match! issue.