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How to add my database file (.MDF) in app folder using InstallShield Limited in Visual Studio?


I am using InstallShield limited edition in Visual Studio 2013, and I'm having problems of write permission on database. I want to add database file in the app folder - how to do that using InstallShield?

And how to modify connection string for app folder on Windows?


Solution

  •     SqlConnection conn = new SqlConnection(@"Data Source=(LocalDB)\v11.0;AttachDbFilename="+Environment.GetFolderPath(System.Environment.SpecialFolder.ApplicationData)+"\\Drives.mdf;Integrated Security=True; Connect Timeout=60; ");