How to resolve error "The application failed to start because DB2CLI.dll was not found"

DB2CLI.DLL is a part of DB2 server or client components that is required for using Intelligent Converters software. Check that you have DB2 client or server components installed on the same machine where you run the application from. Also please make sure that the path to DB2 components folder is in PATH system variable.

To check the PATH variable:

• Open the Start menu and right-click on "Computer" or "This PC" (depending on your Windows version)
• Select "Properties" from the context menu
• Click on "Advanced system settings" on the left-hand side of the "System" window
• Go to the "Advanced" tab of the appeared "System Properties" dialog and click on "Environment Variables"
• In the "Environment Variables" window, locate the "Path" variable under the "System variables" section
• Highlight the "Path" variable and click "Edit"
• Check if the directory path containing the DB2CLI.dll file is listed. If not, add the directory path (e.g., C:\IBM\DB2\bin) to the variable value, separating it from the existing paths with a semicolon (;)
• Click "OK" to save the changes

If you made changes to the system PATH variable, restart the application that was generating the error and check if the issue is resolved. If the DB2CLI.dll file is still missing or the error persists, try reinstalling DB2 server or client components. Download the appropriate package from the IBM website, run the installer, and follow the installation instructions. This should ensure that all necessary files, including DB2CLI.dll, are correctly installed on your system.

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to contact IBM support or consult relevant technical forums for further assistance.

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