I've got this nice little database that is now ready for use by our 10 or so office staff. i have been doing research on how best to deploy it. i have split it into a front end and a back end and put the back end on our server. i have referenced everything without drive letters. i was sure that i wanted to go the runtime route as while i could install access on all the computers, i'd rather not. so i downloaded the access developer resources and made a installer package that worked nicely except i didn't realize i would not have a office ribbon which i now know you have to create on which may be a bit difficult for me given my experience. I designed my db around using forms, queries, and reports for navigating so i mostly wanted the ribbon for doing some sorting, filtering, and few other basics. So, I'm wondering what you guys think the best route from here. I could install Access on all computers and customize the ribbon????? I've also been looking at autoupdaters for the front end namely here "http://www.btabdevelopment.com/main/AccessTools/tabid/78/Default.aspx" thanks for any and all input, you guys have been a great help in my journey so far!