When trying to run EPOS, the following error is received: "Check local data cache error Unable to load the native components of SQL Server Compact corresponding to the ADO.NET provider of version 8080. Install the correct version of SQL Server Compact. Refer to KB article 974247 for more details "


For full details on this issue please read the following Microsoft KB Article: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/974247


In order to fix this issue follow these steps:

  • Download the file from the following link:  http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5783
  • Extract its contents to the Microsoft Sql Server Compact Edition folder in Program Files.
  • If you do not have permission to extract to correct location, extract to a temporary location and then move to the Microsoft Sql Server Compact Edition folder in Program Files
  • Run either SSCERuntime_x64-ENU or SSCERuntime_x86-ENU depending on whether your machine is 64 or 32 bit processor and re run EPOS.