1. Personal Communications Database Access error when starting Microsoft Excel

Problem (Abstract)

Microsoft Excel startup via the Database Access utility might return PCSDB002 error. Modify system environment variable to correct the error.

Symptom

Error message PCSDB002. An error occurred when connecting with the application.

Environment

Microsoft Office 2007. Prior versions might also be affected.

Resolving the problem

Add the installation path of the Excel application (excel.exe) to the Windows Path environment variable.