MSDE should have everything you want. It's essentially a scaled down SQL Server.

>I was disappointed with Ms. Access now I am looking for the best STAND ALONE database system that have the following features:
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>- Password Protected
>- Can be accessed by using ADO
>- Free Database Size Maintenance (I mean I do not want to compact it or I do not want to pack the deleted records. )
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>Any body can inform me please.. thanks in advance
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>Regards
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>Winan