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open MDF file without MSDE or SQL Server

I'm trying to access .mdf file (a sql server database) without having
SQL Server installed on the machine (neither MSDE).
It can be done from any programming language (like C#)?
Is there anyone who knows how can I do it?
Or does a native library that can access the .mdf file exist?

Thank to anyone who can help me...
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I have 1 application http://www.codeproject.com/KB/database/StartSqlServerEW.aspx
when i run this on my PC with .net, it works fine. but if i installed it on other Machine which not have sql installed, it gives error "getstarted SQL anywhere encountered an error"

let me know if any thing need to install with SQL CE.

Thanks, I has been done, I forgot to Add dll reference for CE.
From that page
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Installing SQL Server Everywhere

First download SQL Server Everywhere from its product homepage.
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It takes you to the same page. That is what will need to be installed along with your app.

SQL Server Compact 3.5
http://www.microsoft.com/Sqlserver/2005/en/us/compact.aspx
Glad to be of assistance. May all your days get brighter and brighter.
Thanks a lot ! for your instant support