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I have a windows form application that uses microsoft access for the database on the backend.

When I run that application I get an error that says access is not installed on the computer. I thought that if I included the reference that it will be included with what I release so the user would not have to have access installed.

How do I include the Access Runtime to be distributed/installed when my application is installed?

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Have you tried downloading the latest MDAC release, if your application is only connecting to an Access DataStore, the local machine requires the drivers to make the connection.

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Are you under the impression that the lasted MDAC installs the Access Runtime? If not, what are you intending to suggest the most recent MDAC would address?
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I am going to use the MS Access Runtime or direct the user to download a trial version of MS Office.

MS Access Runtime 2007

I tried it out and the app works. If their is a better option I would like to know.

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Microsoft provides instructions for how to deploy an Access Runtime Application. Is there something about those that doesn't fit your scenario?

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