Installing a SQL Compact-based .NET app

Question

Is there a way to have an application access a SQL Compact database file without having to install the SQL Compact installer as well? I don't want to have a separate installer run when the user installs my program. Can I get by with just some well placed DLL's in my application's folder?

Answer 1

Private deployment of the runtime within your app is possible and avoids the need for admin privileges.

Here is the documentation for 3.5 and for the previous versions as they are somewhat different.