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Hi all,
I have created a winform application using c# ( visual studio 2010 ) and a database using sql server 2008. and i have made a setup project but the question is :
1- how to put the database files in my setup project?
2- how can i attach the database automatically in sql server 2008 express when i install the application on another machine?
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Look at the answers given for the similar question asked here[^].
Various article links are present in it that will help you achieve the same.

Have a look at these too:
Creating setup With support for database creation Using VS.NET[^]
Create database during installation of a .NET application [^]
Deploy your Application and Database[^]
 
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I have used User Instance=True and Initial Catalog=MyDBName in my connection string and the problem had been solved.
 
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