This probably would be better posted in the software forum, but you must create a DSN (data source name) that connects to a valid database in order for the program to work.

Go into the control panel, admin tools, ODBC data sources on the working system and note the connection name, settings, and username. Then create the same on the system in question (as a user DSN if only you need it, or a file DSN if all users on the system need it).

Problem was solved by inserting my windows xp disc and running a repair. This reinstalled the missing driver and fixed my registry. thank you for your assistance