Does user need SQL 2008 Express Installed if I deploy app with .mdf file?

Question

I\'m making a Win app on the 3.5 framework. I\'d like to include a database file with the app. This would a single-user db. I looked at the 2 different types of db files

Answer 1

Yes, at a minimum SQL Express would be required. The advantage of the compact edition is that this requirement is eliminated since the database engine can be x-copy deployed.

Answer 2

Yes. MDF is just a file and needs a SQL Server database engine to use it.