I tried to install the nearly historical analysis software for 3 Channel Holter ECG TLC9803 from Contec within Linux Mint 22 and Wine 9. First, I created a 32-bit Wineprefix through Winetricks. The Installation was possible afterwards. But an error during Database access created an exception error, and resulted in an abortion. Viewing the protocol in the Winetricks terminal window, one can see that the OLEDB.4.0 database engine was missing.
Then I asked my favourite AI search engine Phind.com: How to install microsoft.jet.oledb.4.0 within wine 9.
Here is the (from me simplified) answer:
Way to install Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0 within Wine 9:
Only one step in my case!
Run the following command in a Linux terminal window to install Jet 4.0.
WINEPREFIX=~/.wine WINEARCH=win32 winetricks -q jet40This command fetches some files from Archive.org. It does some installations and the registration in the Windows registry. After success with this command, the Application starts.
Key points to consider:
- Ensure you’re using the correct 32 bit Wine prefix if you have multiple Wine installations.
- The
-qflag suppresses output during installation. - Installing 32-bit components in a 64-bit Wine environment is necessary for compatibility.
Potential issues and solutions:
If you encounter further errors related to missing dependencies or COM registration, you may need to do the Phind search again because the original answer of Phind is a more complex one.
Summary:
Installing Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0 in Wine 9 involves updating Wine Tricks, running the Winetricks installer, and potentially resolving dependency issues. The process ensures that the necessary 32-bit components are installed within a 64-bit Wine environment, allowing compatibility with 32-bit applications that rely on this database engine.
Some Citations from Phind:
[1] https://forum.winehq.org/viewtopic.php?t=37477
[2] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1991643/microsoft-jet-oledb-4-0-provider-is-not-registered-on-the-local-machine
[3] https://sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/17.0/getting_started/install_jet40_wine.html
My comment:
The short story above was only another astonishing simple example running the unusual windows software Holter ECG Contec within Linux Mint and Wine 9. It is no review of this medical software, because the software is definitively not intended to be used by everyone. Linux is great for personal use and a fine alternative to the Blockbuster Windows. I think, I will not switch to Windows 11.
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Disclaimer: If You have a medical problem, then go to a physician.
