How to Create exe with .mdb file as DB

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I Developed a window application where i used front end as C# and back end as sql server 2008 R2 (.MDB file, which is attached to application itself).
Now i want to make an exe in which database should be attached and If i install it another system then there is no need to install sql server. Is it possible? if yes then how?
Give reference of a sample Application , If any

Posted 15-Oct-13 0:17am

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Updated 15-Oct-13 3:49am

Richard MacCutchan

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[no name] 15-Oct-13 9:51am

You could try SQL Compact Edition which uses a local database file. Otherwise you need SQL server installed somewhere that the client machine can connect.

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JS00001 · Answer 1 · 2013-10-15T04:52:00

Solution 2

May LocalDB fit your solution?

Posted 15-Oct-13 4:52am

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Dave Kreskowiak · Answer 2 · 2013-10-15T04:11:00

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You cannot use the .MDB file without SQL Server installed. It's that simple. Also, there is no such thing as "attaching" a file to an .EXE.

Posted 15-Oct-13 4:11am

Dave Kreskowiak

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Member 7698619 17-Oct-13 1:42am

Thank you .
then which db i have to use for my standalone application(C#) .Please give me a sample application.

Dave Kreskowiak 17-Oct-13 7:33am

Google for ".net embedded database engine". These are libraries that you can use that implement a database engine without having to install it. The problem is you're STILL deploying multiple files, not a single .EXE. I don't see how you're going to get around that limitation.