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is it possible to access an access database without ms office or just using references or .dll

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Member Avatar for Mitja Bonca

Sure, you can use OldDBConnection class. Check here for details.

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what i mean is no ms office installed on the pc...is it possible

Member Avatar for Reverend Jim

Certainly. I've done it from time to time. You just have to use the correct connection string (see here.) I do not have MS Access installed.

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ah ok...now i get it...
all i need now is to test it


tnx

Member Avatar for Mitja Bonca

So does it work? Tell us what you have found.
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