Locating MDAC Components

Installing the Platform SDK from MSDN Online

MDAC 2.6 components are now part of the Platform SDK. For information about installing the Platform SDK, see the Products page of the MSDN Online Web site at http://msdn.microsoft.com. If you customize your installation of the Platform SDK, be aware that links to some components might not function.

Installing MDAC 2.6

Beginning with MDAC 2.5, core components were integrated with the Windows® 2000 operating system. Overwriting some of these system files is prohibited. However, installing this Beta Release of MDAC 2.6 on Windows® 2000 operating systems is specific to this release. Consult with the Beta Coordinator for instructions.

The MDAC redistribution process overwrites any existing MDAC files on computers running Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 or Windows 95/98. For more information, see "MDAC Distribution, Past and Present."

Directory Structure

The Platform SDK setup process installs MDAC files on your computer in the following subdirectories of the Platform SDK installation directory. Depending on the components you select during installation, your directory structure might vary.