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Asked: 2026-06-11T05:15:54+00:00

I have developed a program using VB.NET running with mysql (.mdf/.sdf) database file. It’s

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I have developed a program using VB.NET running with mysql (.mdf/.sdf) database file. It’s definitely running well in my development machine.
Now I have compiled and come out the .exe file that want it to run in another personal computer without visual studio & other development tools. What are the software requirements for the PC to run the database file? Since i don’t want to install visual studio, SQL management studio or other heavy development tool in the client PC.

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  1. Editorial Team

    I presume you mean SQL Server Compact Edition rather than “mysql”.

    You either have to get the user to install the runtime on their desktop or package 7 dll files with your application, see: How to Deploy a Sql Compact Database with an Application

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