Can an access database run alone?

[trackmedic]

Hi Ya'll,

Isn't there a way to "strip" down a database so it can run on a machine without the Access program installed on it?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[ghudson]

Yes.

You need to create a runtime version (installation) of the db. You must have the Office Developers edition for your version of Office to create runtimes. Runtime versions will work on any Windows computer without the user having any "Office" programs installed. The Office Develpers "Setup Wizard" will help you create an installation package of your db. Check the products page @ Microsoft.com for details on what you get with the Developers Edition software. Runtime versions are not stand alone *.EXE programs.

HTH

 

[ghudson]

Thanks for the clarification Pat.

I hope that my misuse of my runtime explanation did not cause any confusion.

A little bit of knowledge can be dangerous!

 

[Cosmos75]

Runtime version of MSAccess.exe for EACH db file?

But the runtime version of MS Access will only work the ONE packaged db file? What if you need to distribute TWO database files, would you need to create two seperate runtime versions of MSAccess.exe, one for each db file? What if you were to send more db files, more runtime versions of MSAccess.exe?

 

[donbettis]

The Runtime Version of MS Access is just that...it’s a replacement (so to speak) for MS Access. Once installed; MS Access Runtime will allow you to run both .mdb and .mde databases.

As far as I know the Runtime Version is not associated to just the database you packaged it with. There may be a clause in the EULA that disallows running multi databases with the Runtime Version but the Runtime Version itself will run more then one. You may want to check the EULA to be on the safe side.

I wasn’t certain if it would run multi databases so I tested it… I installed my Runtime Version and then copied another database to the machine that has only the Runtime Version installed; both databases ran without a problem.


Don

 

[ABlair]

Download

I managed to download the runtime files for access yesterday. Have tested it and seems to work. It was my first time using run-time access. I am not sure how it's suppose to work but i just called it from the command line.

To find it do a search on google for access run time.

My call at the command line just included the access executable and the database I wanted to open.
AISE

 

[DaniBoy]

Where did you get them from?

Just wondering where did you get the runtime files from, I would like to learn more about making the application run with out having office installed.

Thanks
DaniBoy

 

[ABlair]

I would advise that you try and obtain a full version of the office developer, as it would provide you with deployment packages as well.

In the interim , I cannot remember the exact site, but do a search for Specialty Gas manager. The files came with that application.

 

[DaniBoy]

Thank you for th info

Thanks for the information!!

 

[ElsVanMiert]

There is plenty of information about the runtime issue in the ACCESS online encyclopedia at www.unsoftwareag.com