Question compiling without runtime

[rick roberts]

i want to compile a database to autorun but have the client download the runtime program seperately to make the folder size smaller. can this be done by simply omitting some files or changing the autorun script
thanks in anticipation

 

[gemma-the-husky]

the runtime program is actually a full version of Access, just disabled internally so that it only runs as a runtime

I am not sure if MS provide a runtime download only

otherwise, the installation packager includes all the necessarily files (support files) to install the runtime - its not just files, there will be lots of registry settings, folders created etc - I doubt it would be easy (maybe not possible) to install the run timer manually

It's not that big - the packager should prepare a self installing run time system, all on a single CD

Note also that as the runtime is really just the full version of Access, if your users subsequently buy Access, they will then get full access to whatever your database includes - so although in the runtime they will not be able to see/edit any code, if you include code unprotected, they would be able to see it with the full version.

 

[georgedwilkinson]

2007 runtime is a download from the Microsoft site. Older versions require purchase of the developer's edition of that version.

 

[NigelShaw]

hi,

I do remember once installing a db for pricing. The db used a runtime but during the install, I was prompted for runtime and the installer downloaded it then carried on with the install.

Anyway, why would you want this separate as it would be the consumer downloading your db and the runtime so surely it's irelevant as both will be downloaded for the db to work.

As a note, if this is to sell, I would include it as a consumer would be less inclined if they had to get 2 files from different locations.


Nigel

 

[rick roberts]

it seems i didnt explain my predicament too well -- my exact needs are to place a database in a website for downloading -the owner of the site has issues with the size of the download so i want to create a download of the database only and include a link for the customer to download runtime from the microsoft site. pat hartman answers my question excactly although im not sure how to create that "package" that doesnt include the runtime. i do want to create my package to run from runtime only -- the last option - to give it some protection

 

[NigelShaw]

hi,

I would look at sagekey. They do various runtime options and good security addins.

Ns

 

[NigelShaw]

Hi,

i asked this a while ago regarding forcing a runtime start only. Alisa replied-
http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=150819

Nigel