Can't make Access Runtime 2010 work

[determined37]

I created a database on my desktop (WIN 7) using Access 2013. To test Access Runtime I used a computer with WIN XP Home, disabled Access 2000 and downloaded Access Runtime 2010. Then by memory stick I placed my database in the WIN XP computer and tried to open that database. It didn't work. Should it have worked? I have installed service pack 3 on my test laptop.
I have two Access 2000 files on the laptop which Runtime can open. These are saved so that when opened a form is immediately displayed. Can I or should I have saved my Access 2013 file so that a form is immediately on display?

I don't get any error messages, just Access displayed with blank ribbon and the area on the left where Objects are listed also blank.

 

[spikepl]

Rename a copy of your db to *.accdr and try to run it.

If it doesn't work as desired then it won't work under runtime either

 

[CJ_London]

did you save your access 2013 file as an access 2010 file?

2010 runtime will only run 2010 and earlier

 

[determined37]

Thanks for replies but they did not help. Then I searched the internet some more, and some expert wrote this:

"If you're going to use the Access runtime, there are a couple things to beware.

1. If you choose to deploy an Access database to users using the Runtime edition, bear in mind that the database window will not be available. So, if you're used to having users run a query or report directly from the database window, that approach will no longer work. Everything needs to be presented to the user from a form or menu.

Further, you will need to make sure that there is a menu or start-up form of some kind to present to your users. If this is not done (and without the database Window), the user will be faced with an empty Access Runtime window."

That was my problem, and after some more searching, I learnt the answer.
Click on FILE, then OPTIONS, then CURRENT DATABASE, then you choose something suitable against 'DISPLAY FORM (obviously not 'none') and my problem is solved.