can a database stand alone?

[Chris]

I would like to know if there is a way for me to make a
database that does not require having Access installed to
run. I have Access 2002. I basically just want to throw
together a contact list for a USB flash drive. Since I do
not know if the computers I use it on have Access, I would
liket o make it so that is not a concern. I would not
need to change any layout, just enter data as the need
arises once it is done. I have 256MB on the card, if spce
is a concern. PLease let me know.
THanks in advance for any help.
Chris

 

[Ken Snell]

The only way to distribute an ACCESS database that doesn't require ACCESS to
be installed on the user's computer is to make a "runtime" file using the
Office Developer Edition, which contains a version of ACCESS that allows
this.

 

[Van T. Dinh]

Sorry, no. The only way to run an *Access* database application is to have
Access installed on the PC. This Access installation can be the full
version or the
"run-time" version.

If you have Microsoft Office Developer's Version, you can create an
installation package that can install the Access "run-time" files
(royalty-free) with your database on the target PC.

Actually, "stand-alones", whether Access or something else, hardly exist
nowadays anyway.