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c#visual-studio-2008sql-server-ce

how to open *.sdf files?


I used to open sdf (sqlCE) files with visual-studio? or sql-server? I really don't remember. Now I can't open this sdf file. With what program do I need to open it?


Solution

  • It's a SQL Compact database. You need to define what you mean by "Open". You can open it via code with the SqlCeConnection so you can write your own tool/app to access it.

    Visual Studio can also open the files directly if was created with the right version of SQL Compact.

    There are also some third-party tools for manipulating them.