Borland database engine error $2108

Question

I am trying to run a Borland database in Window 7, but I get the following error msg.

'An error occured when trying to initialise the Borland Database Engine. (Error $2108) '

This program ran fine on XP professional.

I have all the required keys in the Registry under HKLM\Software\Borland\database engine.

I tried running the program in XP compatibility mode but Win 7 will not allow that as it is a network program.  I then tried running the program from my local drive in both Win 7 and XP modes, but this did not work either.

Can you suggest a fix?

Answer 1

Hi Deverondave,

Thank you for using Microsoft Windows forum.

I'd suggest you to run this application within a virtual machine

Windows Virtual PC is the latest Microsoft virtualization technology for Windows 7. It is the runtime engine for Windows XP Mode to provide a virtual Windows environment for Windows 7. With Windows Virtual PC, Windows XP Mode applications can be seen and accessed from a Windows 7 desktop.

Installation step 1: Opening Windows XP

To install applications in Windows XP Mode, you start by selecting Windows XP Mode from the Windows 7 Start Menu.

Installation step 2: Adding your application

You can install applications in Windows XP Mode just as you normally would on a physical PC. For example, you can install applications via web, from storage devices, or from physical media such as CD/DVD.

Running Windows XP Mode applications

To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop, just go to your Start menu.

For more information see : http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/

IF you do not want to run the application in XP mode, then you may have to contact the software manufacturer see: http://support.borland.com/ as this is a software capability issue and not a  Windows 7 issue.

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