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The issues can be fixed by upgrading to version 1.1.9.14 or later.   See IBM i Access Client Solutions updates for the latest version available.

Product(s)Version(s)Remediation/Fix/Instructions 
IBM i Access Client Solutions1.1.2.0 - 1.1.9.13

There are three ways to obtain the current version of IBM i Access Client Solutions:

1) IBM i Access Client Solutions is available at Downloads.

2) IBM i Access Client Solutions can be downloaded from the general IBM i software site at Entitled Systems Support (ESS).

  • ID: LCD8-2010-43 

3) IBM i Access Client Solutions is available by applying a PTF to IBM i.

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