Accessing MS Access 2007 on NetBeans 6.5 using JDBC, Part 3: Create Connection

August 31, 2009 Java 65 Comments

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Accessing MS Access 2007 on NetBeans 6.5 using JDBC

Accessing MS Access 2007 on NetBeans 6.5 using JDBC

Accessing MS Access 2007 on NetBeans 6.5 using JDBC, Part 1: Introduction
Accessing MS Access 2007 on NetBeans 6.5 using JDBC, Part 2: Prepare Sample Database
Accessing MS Access 2007 on NetBeans 6.5 using JDBC, Part 3: Create Connection
Accessing MS Access 2007 on NetBeans 6.5 using JDBC, Part 4: Perform SQL Operations

Create a Connection

On this post, you see how to create a connection from NetBeans 6.5 to the Northwind database of Microsoft Access 2007 which located at “c:\database\Northwind 2007.accdb”.

Step-by-step

Create a new Java Application project on NetBeans. Open NetBeans 6.5.1 and select File -> New Project.
On New Project, select Java -> Java Application. Click Next.
On New Java Application, type the project name “NorthwindSample” and click Finish.
The project “NorthwindSample” is created.
Let’s begin the programming part. First, I need to import some libraries.
import java.sql.*;
import java.sql.*;

Type the code below to the main method.

try {
        Class.forName("sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver");
        String url = "jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver " +
            "(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=C:\\Database\\Northwind 2007.accdb";
        Connection con = DriverManager.getConnection(url);
        System.out.println("Connected!");
        con.close();
        } catch (SQLException e) {
            System.out.println("SQL Exception: "+ e.toString());
        } catch (ClassNotFoundException cE) {
            System.out.println("Class Not Found Exception: "+
                cE.toString());
        }

Code Explanation:

Line 2: Class.forName(“sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver”); means load the JDBC-ODBC driver.
Line 3-4: String url = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver ” + “(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=C:\\Database\\Northwind 2007.accdb”; declare a variable which store a string of the driver name for Microsoft Access 2007 and the location of the Northwind database.
Line 5: Make a connection using information on the variable which was created before.
Line 6: Display “Connected!” on console window.
Line 7: Close the connection.

Compile and run the project. You see the text “Connected!” on the output window. Otherwise, you should see an exception message.

What’s Next?

Now you have connected to the Northwind database of Microsoft Access 2007. Next, I will show how to perform some basic SQL operations such as SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE to the Northwind database. See Part 4: Perform SQL Operations.

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65 Comments

Dorian September 23, 2009

hi, I do all steps that you write here, I’m using NetBeans 6.7 and Microsoft Access 2007, but when I run the program, java tell me this error:

java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][Administrador de controladores ODBC] No se encuentra el nombre del origen de datos y no se especific? ning?n controlador predeterminado

sorry it’s in spanish, in English may be like this: DonÂ´t find the name of the origen and not specific a predeterminated controller, can you help me, thanks.
linglom September 25, 2009

Hi, Dorian
Try to verify if your driver name is the same as the example above, Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb, *.accdb).

You can check the driver name by open Data Sources (ODBC) by Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Data Sources (ODBC). Then, click Add. You will see list of ODBC drivers, browse a driver name which contains extension *.accdb. If you can’t find one, you may need to install the driver. If you found and the driver name isn’t match as the example above, change it on the code (step 6 – line 3-4).

To install the driver, see 2007 Office System Driver: Data Connectivity Components.
mark February 10, 2010

hi, i follow this steps, but when im run this program, java tell me this:

SQLException : java.sql.SQLException: No Suitable driver

hoping for your answer.
linglom February 11, 2010

Hi, Mark
Try to follow the step on the comment above (comment 2). You have to type exactly the same as the driver name show on ODBC Data Source.
veethia February 26, 2010

Hi sir i followed the step to connect but i get this error below when i run the file.Can you please guide me how to solve this..

[Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver]General error Unable to open registry key Temporary (volatile) Ace DSN for process 0x1084 Thread 0x139c DBC 0x3ce8004
linglom March 2, 2010

Hi, Veethia

Can you show your code?
I would suggest you to re-check the connection string to see if it type correctly (both driver name and database location).
Jay-ann March 14, 2010

hi!! i get an error when i run the program it says…[Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Not a valid file name.
Doctor March 20, 2010

Hi jay

When i first ran my program it gave me that exact error and i realised that i have to correctly specify the file location in line 3 & 4:-

String url = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver ” +
“(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=C:\\Database\\Northwind 2007.accdb”;

you have to spercify where your database phisically sits in your hard drive, for example mine is:-

String url = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver ” +
“(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=C:\\Documents and Settings\\DoctorV\\My Documents\\My Access Db\\Northwind 2007.accdb”;

hope this helps..

thanks
manhtien April 12, 2010

hi, i follow this steps, but when im run this program, java tell me this:
SQL Exception: java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Could not use ‘(unknown)’; file already in use.
Anarkin April 18, 2010

Hi, I made it simple, Copy and paste the code an the errors are the same:
java.lang.ClassFormatError: Duplicate field name&signature in class file northwindsample/Main
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass1(Native Method)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClassCond(ClassLoader.java:632)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass(ClassLoader.java:616)
at java.security.SecureClassLoader.defineClass(SecureClassLoader.java:141)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.defineClass(URLClassLoader.java:283)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.access$000(URLClassLoader.java:58)
at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(URLClassLoader.java:197)
at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(URLClassLoader.java:190)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:307)
at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Launcher.java:301)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:248)
Could not find the main class: northwindsample.Main. Program will exit.
Exception in thread “main” Java Result: 1

ODBC driver unadministrative tools are OK
honey May 8, 2010

hai
Unexpected error: [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified
my code is

Class.forName( “sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver” );
String db = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (iti*.mdb)};DBQ=C:\\Java\\tomcat-6.0.20\\webapps\\test\\bharathi.mdb”;

conn = DriverManager.getConnection( db );
stmt = conn.createStatement();
stmt2 = conn.createStatement();

rs = stmt.executeQuery( “SELECT * FROM BHARATHI1TABLE” );
rs2 = stmt2.executeQuery( “SELECT * FROM BHARATHI1TABLE” );
am using netbeans 6.1
linglom May 11, 2010

Hi,

The problem should be on the driver name – “Microsoft Access Driver (iti*.mdb)”. How did you get the name?
vaishali June 5, 2010

i have tried according to given example on this site but i got this kind of exception….plz give me correct solution for it..
SQL Exception: java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified
linglom June 7, 2010

Hi, Vaishali
Try to follow the step on the comment no.2.
Sai June 8, 2010

Exception:java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified

My code:

package javaapplication1;
import java.sql.*;
/**
*
* @author sai saripalli
*/
public class Main
{

/**
* @param args the command line arguments
*/
public static void main(String[] args) {
// TODO code application logic here
Connection con= null;
try
{
Class.forName(“sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver”);
String url = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={msdb ” +
“(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=C:/Logindatabase”;
con = DriverManager.getConnection(url);
}
catch(Exception e)
{
System.out.println(“Exception:” + e);
}

}
}

Can you please explain String url clearly? i have created data source name from control panel–>administrator—>Data sources for UserDSN & SysDSN. there i have selected already created MS Access file called Logindatabase.mdb;I am using netbeans 6.8 & MSAccess 2007.
linglom June 18, 2010

Hi, Sai
You don’t need to create any data source on that. You just check if there is a driver name which contains extension *.accdb on list of ODBC driver. And copy that driver name to attribute of String url (jdbc:odbc:Driver={…..}). For example, jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb, *.accdb)}

And the attribute DBQ of String url is the location of your Access 2007 database. For example, DBQ=C:\\Database\\Northwind 2007.accdb
Jason July 14, 2010

Hi linglom,
Now I checked that there is a driver name which contains extension *.accdb on list of ODBC driver int my PC.
I have tried the follow source code, but I got “Exception:java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified” error message.

String strUrl=”jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*mdb,*.accdb)};DBQ=c:/mydb2007.accdb”;
Class.forName(“sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver”);
Connection con=DriverManager.getConnection(strUrl);
…..

Would you tell me what’s wrong with my case?
linglom July 15, 2010

Hi, Jason
Is the exactly that you type in code? I see that you miss . (dot) on *mdb -> *.mdb
Jason July 15, 2010

Hi linglom,
Thanks for your answer.
I’m so sorry for missed typing the dot in the my question.
In my source code I didn’t miss the dot.
Is there any other reason for the error message â€œException:java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specifiedâ€?
linglom July 15, 2010

To Jason,
I think the problem is that it can’t find the data source as you specify. Have you try to install 2007 Office System Driver: Data Connectivity Components? The download link is on comment No. 2.

You have to ensure that you type exactly as you saw on ODBC drivers list. If you miss a space, it won’t match.
K.Sunil Raghu Vamsee September 29, 2010

How do I connect the database with a relative address, the database file is in the same package, or just another package within the project.
udhaya shankar October 4, 2010

hello sir
I have a problem in java netbeans that i want to display the records in the textboxes so that i have to enter the number in which the records of the particular number should be displayed.
could you please help me with syntax
Lissy October 12, 2010

Hi

How to connect jsp to Ms access, I have created a jsp page now i need to connect with the ms access database. This is my code:

Login Page
Welome to Create Item Page

Add User

SNo

IP Address

Subnet Mask

VLAN ID

Allocated Hostname

Aggregated Switch

Headed Name

Remarks

Date Issued

In the first line i have an error called class,interface or enum expected.

Please kindly correct my code and send it to me ASAP.

Thanks
Lissy.
GleameXtreme October 28, 2010

We use Netbeans 6.5 at school. The teacher gave us this method of connecting to Microsoft Access Database and to use it.

Connection conn;

public DatabaseConnection()
{
connect();
}

void connect()
{
try
{
Class.forName (“sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver”);
System.out.println (“Driver successfully loaded”);
}
catch (ClassNotFoundException c)
{
System.out.println (“Unable to load database driver”);
}

try
{
String database = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb)};DBQ=”;
database += “TwinklerDatabase.mdb;DriverID=22;READONLY=true}”;
conn = DriverManager.getConnection (database, “”, “”);

System.out.println (“Connection to database successfully established”);
}
catch (Exception e)
{
System.out.println (“Unable to connect to the database” + e);
}
}

In Netbeans 6.5 the method works 100% but when I use the same method in Netbeans 6.9 it gives me the following
“Driver successfully loaded
Unable to connect to the databasejava.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified”

Now this is the same code that I used in Netbeans 6.5 and now it doesn’t work. I know there is another way of connecting to a database via using the “Services” and then “Databases” in the window on the left, but we are getting marks for the Database connection code. Is there any other program I can download so Netbeans 6.9 can use the code and can you please give me the “newer” method of connecting to a Database with Netbeans 6.9 via using the code.

I also have a problem with Netbeans 6.5 on my computer. It looks like it doesn’t find the JDK pakage, because when I want to open a project at home that I created at school it simply says it can’t find the project. The school uses Netbeans 6.5. Any solution to this problem will be appriciated. I have already tried downloading it directly from the site, both Netbeans 6.5 and JDK 6 update11, but it gives me the same error. I have tried installing JDK first and it didn’t work. I tried it the other way around and it still didn’t work. Installing newer versions of JDK also doesn’t work with the Netbeans 6.5. I am running on Windows 7 x64, if this is the problem to it, just let me know.

GleameXtreme
Rai November 1, 2010

Hi linglom,
My questions is same as K.Sunil Raghu Vamsee:

How do I connect the database with a relative address, the database file is in the same package, or just another package within the project??

Can u please answer this.
Bman November 18, 2010

I had to make a UserDNS to make it workâ€¦.
Before that I had the same errors connecting to the DB
http://www.developer.com/db/article.php/10920_3571661_2/Connecting-to-a-Database-with-JDBC.htm

Explains setting up a UserDNS very nicely
rehman November 29, 2010

I am still unable to connect.
my code is
public static void main(String[] args) {
try {
Class.forName(“sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver”);
String url =”jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=reqdb.accdb”;
Connection con = DriverManager.getConnection(url);
System.out.println(“True!”);
con.close();

}catch(SQLException e){
System.out.println(“SQL Exception: “+e.toString());
}catch(ClassNotFoundException ce){
System.out.println(“ClassNotFound Exception”+ce.toString());
}
}
Error i am getting;

run:
SQL Exception: java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified
BUILD SUCCESSFUL (total time: 0 seconds)

-I have downloaded the micrsoft driver, in comment2
-i have windows 7, MS access2007,netbeans 6.9.1
Please help, i need it.
linglom December 18, 2010

Hi, Rehman

Have you check your spelling of driver name is exactly match in ODBC? E.g. the white space should be the same as shown on ODBC.

If it still not fix your problem, try to follow link on comment 28.
faizal December 29, 2010

i’am sorry i can’t ran connected access to netbean can you help ..
rehman December 30, 2010

hi linglom,
comment 28 ??? that is your last reply to me …..?
Does this has something to do with my Windows7 being 64x and Office being not 64x
linglom January 3, 2011

Hi, rehman

Sorry, I’ve mistyped. I meant the link on comment 26.

I didn’t test it in x64 environment, but I don’t think it is the cause of problem.
shonali February 22, 2011

hi
i am working on project
i am using msaccess 2007
connection is established but its shows error connected database doesnt has table but its shows table in service ->databse->database->name->tables->table
i am using netbeans 6.9
JosÃ© Manuel March 7, 2011

I have had the same problem with NetBeans 6. 7. 1

The error was in that had not respected the space among Driver and the parenthesis.

This code NOT RUN: Driver(*.mdb, *.accdb)
This code RUN OK: Driver (*.mdb, *.accdb)

Verify the spaces and the syntax carefully in the controller’s name.

JosÃ© Manuel
Greas3x20 April 7, 2011

In response to the many people who seem to be having the following problem and SQL Exception:

SQL Exception: java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified

And in response to the person/people with the following question:

Does this has something to do with my Windows7 being 64x and Office being not 64x?

I was struggling with this problem too. The answer I found is thus. I am running Win7 64-bit with JDK 64-bit and Office 2007 32-bit. The problem is the interaction between 64-bit java app and 32-bit office. I couldn’t install the 64-bit office connectivity engine because office is 32-bit. Therefore you have to either uninstall office 32-bit and use 64-bit (as both cannot be installed side-by-side), or use 32-bit java instead, which worked for me on my system.

Therefore, 32-bit java & 32-bit office with 32-bit connectivity engine, or
64-bit java with 64-bit office and 64-bit connectivity engine.

Both work on 64-bit win7, OS irrelevant.
PrithviRaj May 1, 2011

Hi At first “thanks” for this Instructions.It Runs.
But I have a query,can u help me please.
the problem is:- “String url = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver ” +
“(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=C:\\Database\\Northwind 2007.accdb”; ” by this line you specify the path of the database but is there any process by which we don’t have to require to mention the path.
Greas3x20 May 1, 2011

“Is there any process by which we donâ€™t have to require to mention the path?”

If what you mean by this is that you do not wish to specify a path but would like to use the current working directory that the program is running in and just provide a file name of the database you wish to access then you can use the following string:

String url = â€œjdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver â€ +
â€œ(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=” + System.getProperty(“user.dir”) + “\\Northwind 2007.accdb”;

System.getProperty(“user.dir”) – returns the current working directory that the program is running in as a String. The file name is then appended to this to complete the URL.

Is this helpful?
Rose May 8, 2011

Hi,

my code :

import java.sql.*;
public class Main {

/**
* @param args the command line arguments
*/
public static void main(String[] args) {
try {
String url = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb)};DBQ=D:\\db1.mdb”;
Class.forName(“sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver”);
Connection con = DriverManager.getConnection(url);
Statement st = con.createStatement();
ResultSet rs = st.executeQuery(“Select * from db1”);
while(rs.next()){
System.out.println(rs.getString(1));
}

}
catch (Exception ex) { }

}

}

d MS Access database name is db1 and the table name is also db1. it is present in D drive.
The build is coming as “successful” but no resuts is being displayed. Please help. Do i have to save the access file with any particular extension? I also went to:
Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Data Sources(ODBC)>System DSN> Add> Microsoft Access Driver(*.mdb, *.accdb)> Data Source Name: db1> Select- db1.accdb> OK.

Still, no result!
Am i doing something wrong?
Thanks 🙂
Rose May 8, 2011

sorry, i meant i put url as :
String url = â€œjdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb)};DBQ=D:\\db1.accdbâ€

Anything wrong? Do help
PrithviRaj May 8, 2011

Hi Rose,

at first you put some data on this table then run this query in java..I think It will run
Rose May 8, 2011

no, its not showing any result. therere 5 records in the database already.
i cant figure out what the problem is.
i also tried “jdbc:odbc:db1” as url. still not working though the build is successful.
Thanks anyway.
PrithviRaj May 8, 2011

Hi Rose
try url as such type

try {
Class.forName(“sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver”);
String url = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver ” +
“(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=C:\\Database\\Student.accdb”;
Connection con = DriverManager.getConnection(url);
System.out.println(“Connected!”);
con.close();

try this
hope this will be work
waiting for your reply
} catch (SQLException e) {
System.out.println(“SQL Exception: “+ e.toString());
} catch (ClassNotFoundException cE) {
System.out.println(“Class Not Found Exception: “+
cE.toString());
}
PrithviRaj May 8, 2011

Hi Rose
try url as such type

try {
Class.forName(â€œsun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriverâ€);
String url = â€œjdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver â€ +
â€œ(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=C:\\Database\\Student.accdbâ€;
Connection con = DriverManager.getConnection(url);
System.out.println(â€œConnected!â€);
con.close();
} catch (SQLException e) {
System.out.println(â€œSQL Exception: â€œ+ e.toString());
} catch (ClassNotFoundException cE) {
System.out.println(â€œClass Not Found Exception: â€œ+
cE.toString());
}

try this
hope this will be work
waiting for your reply
Rose May 10, 2011

Hey, thanks. It worked!! 🙂
Can u help me with one more thing?

import java.sql.*;
public class Main {

/**
* @param args the command line arguments
*/
public static void main(String[] args) {
try{
Class.forName(“sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver”);
Connection con = DriverManager.getConnection(“jdbc:odbc:bful”);
Statement st=con.createStatement();
String name=”roseindia”;
int age= 17;
int i=st.executeUpdate(“insert into user1 (name1,age)
values(‘”+name+”‘,'”+age+”‘)”);
System.out.println(“Row is added”);
}
catch(Exception e){
System.out.println(e);
}

}

}

OUTPUT:

run:
Row is added
BUILD SUCCESSFUL (total time: 2 seconds)

The problem is am not getting the “added” row in the access database even though the build is “successful”. How do i get to see the row in the databse?
Help plz!

And am using MS Access 2007. Do i have to enable External Data or something in Access? if so, how?
mm May 20, 2011

can you help me please
error:
SQL Exception: java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][?????? ????? ODBC Microsoft Access] ???? ??????? ‘(??? ?????)’? ????? ??? ????????? ??????.
program is:
try {
Class.forName(“sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver”);
String url = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver ” +
“(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=C:\\Database\\Northwind 2007.accdb”;
Connection con = DriverManager.getConnection(url);
System.out.println(“Connected!”);
con.close();
} catch (SQLException e) {
System.out.println(“SQL Exception: “+ e.toString());
} catch (ClassNotFoundException cE) {
System.out.println(“Class Not Found Exception: “+
cE.toString());
}
thank you
PrithviRaj May 21, 2011

Hi
I think your JDBC-ODBC from control Panel (Administrative tools) is not rightly arranged.
at first check this
enis November 26, 2011

Hi sir i followed the step to connect but i get this error below when i run the file.Can you please guide me how to solve this..
[Microsoft][Pilote ODBC Microsoft Access]Erreur g?n?rale Impossible d’ouvrir la cl? de Registre ??Temporary (volatile) Ace DSN for process 0x1470 Thread 0x1720 DBC 0x4566fc4
thx
Sumeet April 4, 2012

hi!!
i am trying to build a database project. for that i have to create system dsn but whenever i am going to create it,i can’t see mdb driver option under system DSN option.
can u please suggest the way to work on.
Partha April 28, 2012

Sir
I am using Netbeans 7.1.1 with MS Access 2010 and trying to connect to a database but I keep on getting this error:
[Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver]General error Unable to open registry key Temporary (volatile) Ace DSN for process 0Ã—11f8 Thread 0x784 DBC 0x5176fec

Please help
chirag May 29, 2012

hi!!!
I follow the above instruction for database connection with msaccess.. bt i had error saying

SQL Exception :java.sql.SQLException: No suitable driver found for jdbc.odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=C:\database\pro.mdb
pls help me
fifi June 28, 2012

i type all code above….all ok…but when i run the program…pop up this mcg at output…

SQL Exception: java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] ‘(unknown)’ is not a valid path. Make sure that the path name is spelled correctly and that you are connected to the server on which the file resides.
Ajay Kumar July 2, 2012

Hello Sir, I have the following source code for Connect.java

import java.sql.*;
public class Connect
{
private static String info;
public static Connection getConnection()
{
try

{
Class.forName(“sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver”);
String dataSourceName = “RVB.mdb”;
String dbURL = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb)};DBQ=RVB.mdb”;
dbURL += dataSourceName + “;DriverID=22;READONLY=true)”;
return DriverManager.getConnection(dbURL,””,””);

}

catch ( ClassNotFoundException cnfex )

{
cnfex.printStackTrace();
info=info+”Connection unsuccessful\n” + cnfex.toString();
}

catch ( SQLException sqlex )

{
sqlex.printStackTrace();
//info=info+”Connection unsuccessful\n” +sqlex.toString();
}

catch ( Exception excp )

{
excp.printStackTrace();
info=info+excp.toString();

}
return null;
}
}

I have done all the settings in control panel, ODBC data sources. But when I run this file , i get the following messages in output box:

java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified
at sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbc.createSQLException(JdbcOdbc.java:6956)
at sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbc.standardError(JdbcOdbc.java:7113)
at sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbc.SQLDriverConnect(JdbcOdbc.java:3072)
at sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcConnection.initialize(JdbcOdbcConnection.java:323)
at sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver.connect(JdbcOdbcDriver.java:174)
at java.sql.DriverManager.getConnection(DriverManager.java:579)
at java.sql.DriverManager.getConnection(DriverManager.java:221)
at Connect.getConnection(Connect.java:14)
at LoginScreen.(LoginScreen.java:69)
at Main.main(Main.java:271)
java.lang.NullPointerException
at LoginScreen.(LoginScreen.java:69)
at Main.main(Main.java:271)
java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified
at sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbc.createSQLException(JdbcOdbc.java:6956)
at sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbc.standardError(JdbcOdbc.java:7113)
at sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbc.SQLDriverConnect(JdbcOdbc.java:3072)
at sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcConnection.initialize(JdbcOdbcConnection.java:323)
at sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver.connect(JdbcOdbcDriver.java:174)
at java.sql.DriverManager.getConnection(DriverManager.java:579)
at java.sql.DriverManager.getConnection(DriverManager.java:221)
at Connect.getConnection(Connect.java:14)
at LoginScreen.login(LoginScreen.java:100)
at LoginScreen$ButtonListener.actionPerformed(LoginScreen.java:148)
at javax.swing.AbstractButton.fireActionPerformed(AbstractButton.java:2018)
at javax.swing.AbstractButton$Handler.actionPerformed(AbstractButton.java:2341)
at javax.swing.DefaultButtonModel.fireActionPerformed(DefaultButtonModel.java:402)
at javax.swing.DefaultButtonModel.setPressed(DefaultButtonModel.java:259)
at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicButtonListener.mouseReleased(BasicButtonListener.java:252)
at java.awt.Component.processMouseEvent(Component.java:6505)
at javax.swing.JComponent.processMouseEvent(JComponent.java:3321)
at java.awt.Component.processEvent(Component.java:6270)
at java.awt.Container.processEvent(Container.java:2229)
at java.awt.Component.dispatchEventImpl(Component.java:4861)
at java.awt.Container.dispatchEventImpl(Container.java:2287)
at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent(Component.java:4687)
at java.awt.LightweightDispatcher.retargetMouseEvent(Container.java:4832)
at java.awt.LightweightDispatcher.processMouseEvent(Container.java:4492)
at java.awt.LightweightDispatcher.dispatchEvent(Container.java:4422)
at java.awt.Container.dispatchEventImpl(Container.java:2273)
at java.awt.Window.dispatchEventImpl(Window.java:2719)
at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent(Component.java:4687)
at java.awt.EventQueue.dispatchEventImpl(EventQueue.java:703)
at java.awt.EventQueue.access$000(EventQueue.java:102)
at java.awt.EventQueue$3.run(EventQueue.java:662)
at java.awt.EventQueue$3.run(EventQueue.java:660)
at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
at java.security.ProtectionDomain$1.doIntersectionPrivilege(ProtectionDomain.java:76)
at java.security.ProtectionDomain$1.doIntersectionPrivilege(ProtectionDomain.java:87)
at java.awt.EventQueue$4.run(EventQueue.java:676)
at java.awt.EventQueue$4.run(EventQueue.java:674)
at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
at java.security.ProtectionDomain$1.doIntersectionPrivilege(ProtectionDomain.java:76)
at java.awt.EventQueue.dispatchEvent(EventQueue.java:673)
at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpOneEventForFilters(EventDispatchThread.java:244)
at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEventsForFilter(EventDispatchThread.java:163)
at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEventsForHierarchy(EventDispatchThread.java:151)
at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents(EventDispatchThread.java:147)
at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents(EventDispatchThread.java:139)
at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.run(EventDispatchThread.java:97)
BUILD SUCCESSFUL (total time: 11 seconds)

Please help!
linglom July 6, 2012

You could try install 2007 Office System Driver: Data Connectivity Components and make sure the connection string is as in example above (jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb, *.accdb)…
dilshi October 29, 2012

Class.forName(“sun.jdbc.odbc.jdbcodbcDriver”);
String url = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver ”
+ “(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=F:\\New Folder (2)\\Database2.accdb”;
con = DriverManager.getConnection(url);
This is my code sample.I follow the above instruction for database connection.but i have error “java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: sun.jdbc.odbc.jdbcodbcDriver”
RAJIB December 21, 2012

Thank you Linglom, I follow the steps and it’s working fine
shaurya February 5, 2013

simply quote the path name correctly, as it is case sensitive, so plz be carefull….
shaurya February 5, 2013

type the path properly, as it is case sensitive.
sumit November 6, 2015

hello
i tried the following example but getting the error sun.jdbc.odbcJdbcOdbcDriver class not found

linglom November 8, 2015

Hi Sumit,

If you use JDK 7 or earlier, you can try to omit the ‘Class.forName’ statement.

If you use JDK 8, you can’t connect to Access using JDBC-ODBC. It’s been removed from the JDK. You can use UCanAccess instead.

1. Download the above driver.
2. Extract and add these files: ucanaccess.jar, commons-lang-2.6.jar, commons-logging-1.1.1.jar, hsqldb.jar, jackcess.jar to the project library.
3. Replace code in step 6.

    try {
        Connection con=DriverManager.getConnection("jdbc:ucanaccess://C:DatabaseNorthwind.accdb");
        System.out.println("Connected!");
        con.close();
    } catch (SQLException e) {
        System.out.println("SQL Exception: "+ e.toString());
    }

prakash March 7, 2016

i am running this code

but i am getting
Class Not Found Exception: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver
plz give me solution
linglom March 7, 2016

Hi Prakash,

If you’re using JDK 8, you can’t use JDBC-ODBC as it’s been removed from the JDK. See this comment for more information.
http://www.linglom.com/programming/java/accessing-ms-access-2007-on-netbeans-6-5-using-jdbc-part-3-create-a-connection/#comment-84392
Ady March 23, 2016

package northwindsample;

import java.sql.*;

public class test
{

public static void main(String[] args)
{
try {
Class.forName(“sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver”);
String url = “jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver ” +
“(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=C:\\Users\\user\\Documents\\NetBeansProjects\\MyCoding\\src\\jddatabase.mdb”;
Connection con = DriverManager.getConnection(url);
System.out.println(“Connected!”);
con.close();
}
catch (SQLException e)
{
System.out.println(“SQL Exception: “+ e.toString());
}
catch (ClassNotFoundException cE)
{
System.out.println(“Class Not Found Exception: “+
cE.toString());
}

}

}

Got error
run:
Class Not Found Exception: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver
BUILD SUCCESSFUL (total time: 0 seconds)
linglom March 24, 2016

If you’re using JDK 8, see this comment for more information.
http://www.linglom.com/programming/java/accessing-ms-access-2007-on-netbeans-6-5-using-jdbc-part-3-create-a-connection/#comment-84392
meriem April 18, 2016

hi,i have problÃ¨me Class Not Found Exception: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver
i used jdk1.8.77 and netbeans 8.1
my program
/* Connecter a base de donnÃ©es*/
try {
Class.forName(â€œsun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriverâ€);

String url = â€œjdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver â€ +â€œ(*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=C:\Database\Personne.accdbâ€;

Connection con = DriverManager.getConnection(url);

System.out.println(â€œConnected!â€);

con.close();

}
catch (SQLException e) {

System.out.println(â€œSQL Exception: â€œ+ e.toString());

}

catch (ClassNotFoundException cE)

{ System.out.println(â€œClass Not Found Exception: â€œ+cE.toString();}
}
linglom April 20, 2016

If you’re using JDK 8, you can’t use JDBC-ODBC as it’s been removed from the JDK. See this comment for more information.
http://www.linglom.com/programming/java/accessing-ms-access-2007-on-netbeans-6-5-using-jdbc-part-3-create-a-connection/#comment-84392
sampath May 18, 2016

when I run it I have an error
class not found exception:java.lang.classNotFoundException:sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver

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