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Error - System.Data.OleDb.OleDbException (0x80004005): [DBNETLIB][ConnectionRead (recv()).]General network error

This article helps Webgility Desktop users resolve the “System.Data.OleDb.OleDbException (0x80004005): General network error”. The error is typically caused by missing or corrupted Microsoft OLE DB Drivers. The article provides steps for downloading and installing the correct drivers, as well as restarting the server to resolve the issue.

Error Message:

Error - System.Data.OleDb.OleDbException (0x80004005): [DBNETLIB][ConnectionRead (recv()).]General network error

Troubleshooting:

  1. To fix the error please download and install the drivers from the below link:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/connect/oledb/download-oledb-driver-for-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver15

  1. Drivers must be installed on the computer where the SQL server is installed (which would be the primary computer).

  2. Once the drivers are installed, restart the server computer and try the connection again.

Drivers must be installed on the computer where the SQL server is installed (which would be the primary computer).

Once the drivers are installed, restart the server computer and try the connection again.