01-19-2009 07:04 AM
Hello,
for my application I am using an Access database. This application has to be installed on a client computer and I need to build an installer for my application. As part of the installation I want to install an Access Database, which must automatically be configured so it will be ready to use. Has anyone experience in using and installing databases with stand-alone applications?
Best regards
Richard Meijeringh
01-19-2009 08:31 AM
Hi,
Access database comes with a license Key. How do you want to handle that situation?
You can call setup.exe of MS-Access after installation of your application. But you can not handle activation part of that.
You should buy a license each time and give it to customer.
Anil
01-19-2009 08:49 AM
01-19-2009 11:51 AM
Hi Richard,
If you do not want the user to open the access database anytime.....you can just add .mdb file to ur installation files. and mention the destination as you mention for other supporting files.
Your application works even if the client does not have Access database. But the thing is, If user wants to open the database and do manipulations, he can not do untill he install MS-Access with license.
Anil
01-19-2009 12:19 PM
01-20-2009 09:55 AM
Hi Richard,
As said above, you can use an .mdb file as the database
But this depends on the use of the database. Can you tell us more about the way you've planned to use the database? This would make it a lot easier to help you.
Best regards,
Peter S
01-20-2009 10:04 AM