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# MySQL date/time conversion error

When you receive this errror: Error: Unable to convert MySQL date/time value to System.DateTime

In the *Database Connection Screen* select “Advanced Connection Info”.

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Type **Convert Zero Datetime=true** in the string box.

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Use **Convert Zero Datetime=true** returns DateTime.MinValue instead of a MySqlDateTime.


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