Unable to find the requested .Net Framework Data Provider. It may not be installed.
Article ID: KB0081604
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| Products | Versions |
|---|---|
| Spotfire Analyst | All Versions |
Description
The "Unable to find the requested .Net Framework Data Provider. It may not be installed" (Screenshot attached. Filename: Error_screenshot.png) error is thrown when attempting to open a file from the library or trying to save a file to the library with the installed Analyst/Professional client.
Issue/Introduction
Unable to find the requested .Net Framework Data Provider. It may not be installed.
Resolution
This is caused because the machine.config file, which is a configuration file of the .NET framework, becomes corrupted with unnecessary additions in the machine.config file.
1) Open the machine.config file located at C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\Config
2) Look for the following lines of code.
- Edit the machine.config file in any XML or plain-text editor tool.
1) Open the machine.config file located at C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\Config
2) Look for the following lines of code.
<system.data> <DbProviderFactories> <xxxxx> </DbProviderFactories> </DbProviderFactories> </DbProviderFactories>3) Make sure there is single entry of:
</DbProviderFactories> and delete additional </DbProviderFactories>In other cases, the following value is seen.
</DbProviderFactories> </DbProviderFactories/>.... (Delete this entry.)
NOTE:
- We recommend making a backup of the machine.config file.- Edit the machine.config file in any XML or plain-text editor tool.
Additional Information
External: 'DbProviderFactories' section can only appear once per config file error:
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