Error message when you use OLE DB Provider for SQL Server to update rows on a Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2-based computer: "Incorrect syntax near the keyword 'WHERE'"

Consider the following scenario:

• You use Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server (Sqloledb.dll) on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2).
• You use the Update method of an OleDbDataAdapter object to update rows in a DataSet object. For example, you call the UPDATE statement in the Update method to update a row in a DataSet object.

In this scenario, the method call fails, and it throws an exception. You receive the following error message:

This problem occurs because an invalid statement is issued in Windows Server 2003 SP2.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

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Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 SP2 installed on the computer. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003 with SP2, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with SP2, Itanium-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with SP2, x64-based versions

To work around this problem, use the .NET Framework Data Provider for SQL Server instead of using OLE DB Provider for SQL Server. Or, use SQL Native Client.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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