>>>I am not sure, I am not the one accessing the data. I have to assume it is the default settings.
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>>>>What are SET EXACT settings in OLE DB? And SET ANSI?
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>>I think in these settings (and also deleted settings) may be a problem.
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>I think I found the primary cause. The .NET app was using a connection string with Collating Sequence=general. The index is MACHINE.

Exactly! Now when you wrote it I think that's what I meant <g>

Anyway, good you found the cause.