Access users may need to download the latest drivers from Microsoft, or view this is a good time to upgrade to a server based database. If you’re using Oracle, you’ll need to install the 64 bit drivers and configure the settings all over again. If you’re using MySQL or PostgreSQL you’ll just need to download the latest ODBC drivers. If you’re using Microsoft SQL Server, you’ll have no problems at all as the drivers are probably already installed. I have no idea why as it seems like such an obvious requirement. One slight gotcha is that you can’t have the 32 bit and 64 bit ODBC managers open at the same time. Use the same name as you used in for 32 bit and all will work perfectly. No prizes for guessing the solution! You just need to configure 64 bit ODBC connections. The reasons all the reports stop working is that only 32 bit ODBC connections (DSNs) have been configured. 32 bit applications can only use 32 bit ODBC, 64 bit applications can only use 64 bit. The important thing to remember is that they mix like oil and water. You’ll see two shortcuts looking something like this in Windows 10: ODBCĪll your old reports using ODBC will stop working! DON’T PANIC! On 64 bit Windows, you have two separate configurations for ODBC. If you’re planning to install an evaluation copy, try and use a separate PC or Virtual Machine or you’ll find you can’t design reports when the evaluation expires. I’ve not tested with anything older yet, though I’d expect 2008 or earlier to remain. That side by side install you were hoping for? Sorry, despite the move to 64 bit, you’ll find that your existing 32 bit version of Crystal Reports 1 has disappeared. It’s finally arrived, but how does the move to a 64 bit report designer change how you work? I’ve installed 2020, where’s Crystal Reports 2016 gone?
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