DB2 - Problem description
Problem IT15691 | Status: Closed |
DB2 SHORTCUTS DO NOT APPEAR POST INSTALLATION ON WINDOWS 2012 IFMICROSOFT SECURITY PATCH KB3126593 WAS APPLIED | |
product: | |
DB2 FOR LUW / DB2FORLUW / A10 - DB2 | |
Problem description: | |
DB2 shortcuts like DB2 Command Window may not appear post installation if the Microsoft security patch KB3126593 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/kb/3126593) has been applied. If there are multiple DB2 copies on the system, installing a new DB2 copy and making the new one the default copy will also cause the shortcuts from the previously installed DB2 default copy to disappear. | |
Problem Summary: | |
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * ALL * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See Error Description * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to DB2 10.1 Fix Pack 6 * **************************************************************** | |
Local Fix: | |
Uninstall Microsoft patch KB3126593, then re-install DB2. See which Windows updates are installed http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows/which-windows-updates -installed#1TC=windows-7 OR 1) Control Panel->Programs and Features, select DB2 right click->Change 2) In the "Program Maintenance" panel it will have options Modify, Repair, Remove. Choose Repair. 3) Click through the rest of the options via Next. Notes: (a) You may receive "A general error occurred. The return value is '-1'", just ignore and click OK to continue. (b) Second work-around may not work for IBM Data Server Runtime Client | |
Solution | |
First fixed in DB2 10.1 Fix Pack 6 | |
Workaround | |
See LOCAL FIX. | |
Timestamps | |
Date - problem reported : Date - problem closed : Date - last modified : | 13.06.2016 02.03.2017 02.03.2017 |
Problem solved at the following versions (IBM BugInfos) | |
Problem solved according to the fixlist(s) of the following version(s) |