Hi, I am extremly new to C# and whilst I have a basic understanding some of the more complex answers require ample explaining.

What i am trying to do is use data stored in an microsoft access database and also write to it from the c# program, i do not have the foggiest idea where to start so any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

Read Overview of ADO.NET

SUMMARY: ADO.NET provides consistent access to data sources such as Microsoft SQL Server, as well as data sources exposed through OLE DB and XML. Data-sharing consumer applications can use ADO.NET to connect to these data sources and retrieve, manipulate, and update data.

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Learning ADO.NET

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