CM2012 Console Report Builder Fix

Mainly developed with business users in mind, Report Builder for Microsoft SQL Server is a complex tool that offers an extensive array of features for authoring paginated reports.

If you're still running Builder for Microsoft SQL Server 2012, you might be aware of the fact that the Configuration Manager 2012 Console had a bit of a niggle, so to speak.

Basically, if you specifically wanted to create custom reports, then you may have noticed that the "Create Report" feature did not work as intended, triggering a stranger pop-up error, as follows: "The Report Builder click once application does not exist on the report server name-of-your-server. Ensure that the report builder application manifest exists on the server and try again"

This is mainly due to the presence of a slightly outdated registry key that needs to be updated to version 3 when the Configuration Manager 2012 Console is installed.

Long story short, there's a quick way of fixing the aforementioned bug, and it comes in the form of a lightweight utility appropriately-dubbed CM2012 Console Create Report Fix. The best thing about this piece of software is that it does not require a lot of assistance or attention on your part, mainly thanks to its streamlined installer. Please note that the package contains two installers, an MSI and an EXE one.

But, before you can deploy it, you are required to ensure that .NET Framework 4.0 or later is installed on your computer's system. That said, simply install the app by following the intuitive wizard and restart Report Builder for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for the changes to take place.