I am writing a C++/MFC application that will use Microsoft Access to store data.
I hope using it will suit my purpose : small, lightweight way to keep application’s data.
the question i’m asking myself is : if I use Access as DB, will the client’s machine be required to install Microsoft Access to use my software ?
thanks.
Do you simply want to use Access files (*.mdb), or do you want to embed the Access Active Object in your application?
If you just want to use its file format, they just need to install the ODBC drivers, not the entire application.
But if you want to use ActiveX to embed Access UI inside your application, they need to have full Access installed.