Error 26 when attempting to install Venus 1500 version 4.19 on Windows 10; unsupported OS

Potential Symptoms

  • When attempting to install Venus 1500 Version 4.19 on a Windows 10 computer the installer fails and shows "A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to the SQL server.

Environment

  • Product Family: Software
  • Product: Venus 1500 v4.19
  • Component: Windows 10 OS, Microsoft SQL 2014, Dial-up modem communication
  • Control System:

Cause

  • Venus 1500 version 4.19 is not supported on Windows 10 because it used Microsoft SQL 2008 and that is not supported on Windows 10.

Resolution

For Temporary Operation

  • Update communication method and use Venus 1500 Version 4.22 or later.

KB ID: DD3570780


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