If the SASINITIALFOLDER option is set to a network path such as -sasinitialfolder \\network\folder, the following error might occur when you connect to an Oracle or Teradata database:

ERROR: The SAS/ACCESS Interface to ORACLE cannot be loaded. 
ERROR: Image SASORA found but not loadable. Please make sure Oracle environment is set correctly.

ERROR: The SAS/ACCESS Interface to Teradata cannot be loaded. 
The SASTRA code appendage could not be loaded

To resolve the problem, follow these steps:

Warning: Changes in the Windows registry can render your system unusable and require that you reinstall the operating system. Always back up your registry before you make any registry changes. For assistance, see Windows Help, Microsoft documentation, or the Microsoft Windows website. SAS is not responsible when you edit the Windows registry.

1. Open the Windows Registry Editor:
   1. Select Start ► Run.
   2. Enter regedit in the search box.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths.
3. Look for the key SAS.EXE. There are two entries under SAS.EXE. Remove the quotation marks from the beginning and end of the paths for both entries.
4. Reboot your machine, invoke SAS, and try connecting to your database.

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