Let's take a step back. You *sure* it's MSDE? That's an old product that's been replaced by SQL Server Express.
>Only MSDE... Installed by this application.. Working fine for this application.. all data on it can be viewed, updated, etc..
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>update: mysql is my only experience in dataserver. Im not sure what does mean SSMS
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer