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Bug

When using an Oracle OLE DB connection, and while the 'Allow Saving Password' option is unchecked, the following error message displays: "Failed to connect to database. General function failure".

Last Published: August 25, 2014 No Product Found
Bug ID Number NIM005070
SubmittedNovember 1, 2006
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toNo Product Found
Version found9.1
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

No Public Explanation

Workaround

Must check the "Allow saving password" option when using the OLE DB from ArcGIS desktop.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM005070

Software:

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