PROBLEM: Error "Unhandled exception has occurred in a component in your application... Could not load file or assembly Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo, Version=9.0.242.0..."
- Date added:
- Thursday, 21 January 2010
- Last revised:
- Monday, 25 January 2010
Answer
SYMPTOMS
The following error is displayed when attempting to refresh your SQL Server dropdown list or when testing your SQL Server connection. 
STATUS
Known Issue
RESOLUTION
Ensure the SQL Server client components have been installed on the workstation and/or server experiencing this issue.
You can install the required components from your CD/DVD or you can download and install these components from the 'Install Workstation Components' section at the following Link:
Detailed Install Notes and Guidelines
MORE INFORMATION
This is an error reported by Quality Link when the required SQL Server client components cannot be found and/or accessed from the local machine.






