SQL Compact Edition 4.0 CTP1 needs Visual C++ 2008 Runtime Libraries SP1

Question

SQL Compact Edition 4.0 CTP1 needs Visual C++ 2008 Runtime Libraries SP1 and if SQL CE is deployed privately in the application’s BIN folder the following have to be present on the machine for it to function properly:

a. Installing the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 also installs the Visual C++ 2008 Runtime Libraries SP1.

b. Or install the Visual C++ 2008 Runtime Libraries SP1 redist.

Installing .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0 or 4.0 does not install the Visual C++ 2008 Runtime Libraries SP1.

Problem: My host doesn't have 3.5 SP1 installed. Does anyone know of a way around this.. like bin deploy the C++ 2008 runtime etc?? thanks

Answer 1

1: Ask your host to install NetFX 3.5 SP1 2: Ask your host to install VC++ 2008 Redist 3: Maybe this? http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/104529/Deploying-Visual-Cplusplus-Runtime-Files-as-Privat.aspx