To run the Access 2003 Runtime, your system must meet the following requirements:
The VBA editor is not included; users cannot see or edit code. Special Keys microsoft access runtime 2003
For all modern scenarios, (free from Microsoft) or convert your application. To run the Access 2003 Runtime, your system
Trusted Locations: Modern Windows security is much stricter. You may need to use the registry to define "Trusted Locations" for your database files to prevent security warnings from blocking macros. To run the Access 2003 Runtime
Do NOT install the "Access Help" component—it is unnecessary and can cause conflicts with other Office installers.
: The standard database window (showing the list of tables/queries) is hidden; you must provide a startup form or Autoexec macro for the user to see anything upon launch.