Data source (ODBC) not found on Vista computers

Problem

On a Vista/7 workstation, you can start iMIS Desktop normally, but when you attempt to log on to iMIS, you receive an OdbcSQL/31 0 - IM002 error that a datasource name was not found and there is no default driver specified.

Solution

This problem is caused by trying to run iMIS Desktop without first setting the shortcut for iMIS Desktop to "Run as administrator". iMIS Desktop must be installed and run as administrator.

To set iMIS to Run as administrator

1.  Close iMIS Desktop.

2.  Ensure that your User Account says Administrator.

3.  Locate the Start menu shortcut for iMIS Desktop.

4.  Right-click the shortcut and choose Run as administrator.

5.  If prompted to allow the Omnis7.exe program to run, click Allow.

6.  Log on to iMIS Desktop to ensure that the problem is fixed.

7.  Fix any additional iMIS Desktop shortcuts on your computer (for example, on the Windows Desktop).