deploying secured database shortcut

3 Aug 2006 9:28 PM

Jake

Hello,
I have a secured MS Access db I would like to deploy as a demo. I have
tested it on a few machines and it is successful, but I have one problem: I
have to modify the shortcut path for the user's machine every time I install
the files. I would like to give users a CD and have them simply copy the
files to their own PC. The shortcut seems to be the only problem I think.
Any suggestions? I have created the .mdw file in MS Access 2000 and wish to
deploy the database on MS Access version 2000 and above.
thanks for any help in advance,
Jake

6 Aug 2006 4:28 AM

Graham Mandeno

Hi Jake

Create a deployment package to install your files and create the appropriate
shortcuts.

I recommend Inno Setup. (http://www.jrsoftware.org/isinfo.php) It's free,
easy to learn, and simply to use.

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Good Luck!

Graham Mandeno [Access MVP]
Auckland, New Zealand

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"Jake" <J***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hello,
> I have a secured MS Access db I would like to deploy as a demo. I have
> tested it on a few machines and it is successful, but I have one problem:
> I
> have to modify the shortcut path for the user's machine every time I
> install
> the files. I would like to give users a CD and have them simply copy the
> files to their own PC. The shortcut seems to be the only problem I think.
> Any suggestions? I have created the .mdw file in MS Access 2000 and wish
> to
> deploy the database on MS Access version 2000 and above.
> thanks for any help in advance,
> Jake
>