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Access Distribution Package
I am sure this has been asked before but her is my design...
1) I have built an Access database application
the distribution tool has the ability to
- display a folder picker that asks the admin for the <root> (NAS< Fileserver, etc.)
- copy the Backend or database files to that selected <root>
- create a Workstation Install tool
- file copy completed
- relink frontend to backend file system
- create a shortcut link on the workstation desktop
This is a very simplified description, but I believe that it is not an unusual request.
thanks for all your assistance in advance.
SquireDude
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Here is the general guidance from MSFT:
One of your options is a commercial package such as this one. A few other ones I used to know about have fallen by the wayside.
You could ask an AI for some suggestions.
The recommended approach for distributing a Microsoft Access application is through the Microsoft Access Runtime. Microsoft provides official runtime installers and supporting documentation that outline how to package and deploy Access solutions, enabling end users to run the application without requiring the full version of Microsoft Access.
Download and install Microsoft 365 Access Runtime - Microsoft Support
https://www.microsoft.com/en-hk/download/details.aspx?id=50040
