CE DB requires SQL Express install on client machines?

I'm working on a C# 2008 project, when i add a CE Database to it, then publish the app, the installer wants to download and install the entire SQL Server Express product on the client machines. My understanding is that I should be able to embed this database right into the app, but it defeats the purpose to have the installer download and install the entire express product (the actual project is 1 meg).

Is this expected behavior? or am I doing something wrong?

SQL Express is NOT required for SQL Compact projects. You must have a reference to a .mdf file or similar in your project that triggers this requirement.|||

I checked the prerequisite tab and sql express isnt even checked, i'll investigate further

CD

Can I get: SQL Express with Advanced Services on a CD (or DVD)

I'm on DialUp so a download would take 24hr+.

I was able to get the MS .NET Framework 2.0 on DVD because an MVP took pity on me and was kind enough to give me the "Secret" URL to the correct Order Desk.

I'm hoping one of you knows the URL for this CD/DVD

Roger

Hi Roger,

We're working on CD images for SQL Server Express with Advanced Services in all the languages that SQL Server usually ships in. The English version is in final testing and should be available in a couple of weeks.

Thanks

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Is this CD available yet ?

Roger

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Hopefully this will reach Paul Randal

Paul,

Back in May you said you were working on a CD of SQL Server Express with Advanced Services.

Is it available yet?

Roger

CD

Can I get: SQL Express with Advanced Services on a CD (or DVD)

I'm on DialUp so a download would take 24hr+.

I was able to get the MS .NET Framework 2.0 on DVD because an MVP took pity on me and was kind enough to give me the "Secret" URL to the correct Order Desk.

I'm hoping one of you knows the URL for this CD/DVD

Roger

Hi Roger,

We're working on CD images for SQL Server Express with Advanced Services in all the languages that SQL Server usually ships in. The English version is in final testing and should be available in a couple of weeks.

Thanks

|||

Is this CD available yet ?

Roger

|||

Hopefully this will reach Paul Randal

Paul,

Back in May you said you were working on a CD of SQL Server Express with Advanced Services.

Is it available yet?

Roger

CD

Can I get: SQL Express with Advanced Services on a CD (or DVD)

I'm on DialUp so a download would take 24hr+.

I was able to get the MS .NET Framework 2.0 on DVD because an MVP took pity on me and was kind enough to give me the "Secret" URL to the correct Order Desk.

I'm hoping one of you knows the URL for this CD/DVD

Roger

Hi Roger,

We're working on CD images for SQL Server Express with Advanced Services in all the languages that SQL Server usually ships in. The English version is in final testing and should be available in a couple of weeks.

Thanks

|||

Is this CD available yet ?

Roger

|||

Hopefully this will reach Paul Randal

Paul,

Back in May you said you were working on a CD of SQL Server Express with Advanced Services.

Is it available yet?

Roger