microsoftt access problem

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microsoftt access problem

Darshan Chandra Roy 0

when i run my laptop always a notification is aheaded tha odbc microsoft log in failed but i dont want this how i can solve this problem

Erland Sommarskog 133.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2025-11-27T21:08:04.6+00:00

You need to give more details. What are you trying to log in to? What program are you running? Can you share a screenshot of the error message?
Akhil Gajavelly 1,735 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-06T05:51:16.6366667+00:00
Hi @Darshan Chandra Roy ,

This usually isn’t an Access bug it happens when Windows is trying to auto-connect to an old ODBC data source at startup.

You can stop the popup like this:

Press Win + R, type odbcad32, press Enter

Check User DSN and System DSN

If you see a data source you no longer use (old Access file, SQL login, etc.), remove it

Restart the laptop

If the message still appears, check Startup apps / Task Scheduler for anything related to Access, Excel, or a database tool trying to connect automatically.

This fixes the issue in most real-world cases. If it doesn’t as @Erland Sommarskog suggested please share the exact error message or a screenshot so we can pinpoint which connection is triggering it.

Thanks,
Akhil.
Akhil Gajavelly 1,735 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-04-15T04:08:40.2666667+00:00

Hi @Darshan Chandra Roy ,

Just checking in were you able to remove the unused ODBC entries and check startup items?

If the popup still appears, please share the exact error message or a screenshot so we can identify which connection is triggering it.

Thanks,
Akhil.

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Erland Sommarskog 133.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2025-11-27T21:08:04.6+00:00

You need to give more details. What are you trying to log in to? What program are you running? Can you share a screenshot of the error message?
Akhil Gajavelly 1,735 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-06T05:51:16.6366667+00:00

Hi @Darshan Chandra Roy ,

This usually isn’t an Access bug it happens when Windows is trying to auto-connect to an old ODBC data source at startup.

You can stop the popup like this:

Press Win + R, type odbcad32, press Enter

Check User DSN and System DSN

If you see a data source you no longer use (old Access file, SQL login, etc.), remove it

Restart the laptop

If the message still appears, check Startup apps / Task Scheduler for anything related to Access, Excel, or a database tool trying to connect automatically.

This fixes the issue in most real-world cases. If it doesn’t as @Erland Sommarskog suggested please share the exact error message or a screenshot so we can pinpoint which connection is triggering it.

Thanks,
Akhil.
Akhil Gajavelly 1,735 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-04-15T04:08:40.2666667+00:00

Hi @Darshan Chandra Roy ,

Just checking in were you able to remove the unused ODBC entries and check startup items?

If the popup still appears, please share the exact error message or a screenshot so we can identify which connection is triggering it.

Thanks,
Akhil.

Answer 1

The notification you're encountering regarding "ODBC Microsoft login failed" may be related to issues with your ODBC data source configuration or missing registry keys. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this problem:

Check ODBC Data Source Configuration: Ensure that the ODBC data source is correctly configured. You can do this by going to the ODBC Data Source Administrator and verifying the settings for the data source you are trying to use.
Repair Office Installation: Sometimes, repairing your Office installation can resolve issues with ODBC connections. You can do this through the Control Panel under Programs and Features.
Registry Keys: If the error persists, it may be due to missing registry keys. You can try importing the necessary registry keys from another computer that has a working ODBC configuration. Make sure both computers are running the same version of Windows.
Update Office: Ensure that you are using a version of Office that supports the ODBC drivers. If you are using an older version, consider upgrading to a newer version of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise or Office LTSC 2021.
Check Permissions: Ensure that the account you are using has the necessary permissions to access the ODBC registry keys. You may need to adjust the permissions in the Registry Editor.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to provide more specific details about your setup for further troubleshooting.

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