db app without the runtime

[Forizzo]

I wanted to make a simple little utility for my brother so he didn't have to use excel for a couple things. Creating a table and a couple forms and reports in access took all of about 15 minutes. But then I realized I never created a standalone access app and after looking into it I would have to install the access runtime on any pc that wanted to run my litttle app. I've worked with foxpro in the past and it needs a runtime as well.

Does anyone know of a way to make a simple little utility that uses a local database which does not require a runtime?

[cjard]

download VB Express 2005

[Forizzo]

I have used vb to create simple little applications before but how does this satisfy my database need?

As far as I know you would have to install sql server or something... which I do not want to do. I would like to be able to copy the app folder containing the exe and a config file and a data file and have it work without installing anything.

I guess I'm looking for a library that treats a text file like a database. Can vb express do this?

[cjard]

you'd use an Access Database file in place of the "text file" you describe