How can secure db file (.mdf) after install setup in other pc

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Hi All,

I am using vs2008,c#,sqlserver and .net window form application.
I have create setup and install in one pc. i want to secure my .mdf db file.
I want to know that how can secure .mdf db file such as hide file or give password as possible.

this .mdf file should not accessible by another person after installing setup.
I hope all of you can understand my question.

help will be appreciated.......

thnks
mukesh

Posted 7-Feb-12 3:32am

mukesh_panth

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Christian Graus · Answer 1 · 2012-02-07T03:35:00

I would put it in the users program data area, seeing as you should do that anyhow. Then you can put a password on it, I thought. But as your app is C#, any password you use, people can see by using reflection to view your code. Why are you giving people a DB they are not allowed to access ?