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It's been long time since I coded in VB.NET but check this, it may help:<br />
<a href="http://chalaki.com/using-sql-server-ce-in-visual-studio-2010-express-sp1/177/" rel="ugc">http://chalaki.com/using-sql-server-ce-in-visual-studio-2010-express-sp1/177/</a>
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I was not able to use the process described to modify my components the information provided enabled me to find the assembly and add it to my references.  The example program I found works.  Thanks so much for the help.
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I have installed SQL Server Compact Edition v.4 on my system but I cannot find a namespace for it. &nbsp;I am using vb.net 2010 express.
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I have installed SQL Server Compact Edition v.4 on my system but I cannot find a namespace for it.  I am using vb.net 2010 express.

system.data.sqlserverce not found

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