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VB6 Stand Alone without install anything else, is that possible ?

Hi guys, I need to run a VB6 application at many workstations, just once in a long time, so I have to avoid the installation. I'm working with VB6, SQL7 and Crystal 8. How can I do to make a stand alone exe file that can hold inside all the library files with no more installations like the MDAC or the crystal ? Is that possible ?
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I don't think it is possible because Crystal looks in certain directories for some of its dlls.  Unless they are in the specified directory and registered Crystal won't work.

Crystal 8 reports themselves can be compiled and distributed.  That might be easier than a VB application.  I haven't done it so I am not sure if compiled Crystal has other dependencies required.

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well, in that case forget about crystal, I can avoid it, 'cause the workstation main task is to update data...But still missing the MDAC, what is supossed to do with that ? Imagine that I'm working at workstation with basic Win 98 & Office installation ? If I miss the MDAC, how can I got the connection with the Net Server ?
did you have a look at my links?
Yes, I've looked but I need strictly freeware editions. Do you know another free soft seemed like ?
I never saw free software doing this!