How to connect with .csv file using c#

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Hai,

i am developing one desktop application , in that i want to import data from .csv file. I am using below connection string, but its showing error.

OleDbConnection connection = new OleDbConnection(
@"Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=" + pathOnly +
";Extended Properties='Text;HDR=no'")

I am getting could not find installable ISAM, So please give me correct connection string.

Thanks
Sujith

Posted 15-Feb-12 16:40pm

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paladin_t · Answer 1 · 2012-02-15T16:49:00

Solution 1

Try this lib: linqtoexcel[^]. I'm using it instead of ole, and it's easy and convenient.

Posted 15-Feb-12 16:49pm

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Updated 15-Feb-12 16:50pm

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A. Karthick Arun · Answer 2 · 2012-02-15T18:40:00

Please ensure that the computer where you're running your Desktop application have latest MDAC components installed it to resolve this issue. Please refer the following articles for more information:

Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) Installation

Data Access Technologies Road Map

It is always better to avoid Jet driver for newer implementation.