>let me rephrase that...
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>I copied the failing code and folder from problem computer to the known working. The working computer continued to work.
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>>>The error is:Connection handle is invalid. (error 1466)
I am not exactly sure what to suggest. Did you try doing the same update directly from SQL Server if you have Client tools installed on the computer in question?
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