I figured out the problem...or at least I found the solution at this website.

http://msmvps.com/blogs/spywaresucks...11/897398.aspx

I changed the path to that of C:\Windows\SysWOW64\odbcad32.exe insetead and
I'm able to add all my old ODBC connections and they show up in the 32-bit
apps.


"Michael" wrote:

> I have the same problem. I believe it is because I'm using Vista 64-bit and
> trying to add ODBC sources in a 64-bit environment. Is there a snap-in
> console in which I can add 32-bit ODBC connections so they show up in my
> 32-bit applications for usage?
>
> I am using a 32-bit application (Frontrange HEAT) and through that
> application I was able to create an ODBC to a SQL 2000 Server. The ODBC
> connection does not show up however in the Administrative Tools > Data
> Sources (ODBC). Again, I'm sure this is because I'm in the 64-bit ODBC tool
> when I'm sure it would show in a 32-bit environment of it.
>
> Any advice would be appreciated.
>
> "Todd" wrote:
>
> > Cannot connect from a Vista business desktop to a windows 2000 server with
> > SQL 2000 running also.
> >
> > Anyone know how to get this working? Won't even create the DSN/ODBC.