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"Error opening Connect String: Can't Create Data Source" for Excel Binary files

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6 - Meteoroid

I had a workflow that ran great until I did a Microsoft 365 update. As a result, I get the following error: Error opening Connect String: Can't Create Data Source. I've seen the question answered for Microsoft Access related workflows by downloading a Microsoft Access driver, but couldn't find anything related to these files. I don't believe the same driver would work, but wanted to post it and see what I could get.

 

Do I need a separate driver download from Microsoft?

 

Should I request that people use a workaround like saving the files as .xlsx files?

 

I'm open to any ideas.

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BrandonB
Alteryx
Alteryx

I think that installing this driver from Microsoft should to the trick for you: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13255

BrandonB
Alteryx
Alteryx
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