Minimal install possible?

The smallest downloadable version seems to be 53MB. Is there any way to create a smaller version to use as an embedded DB for an application? I only need it to be single-user, for what that's worth. I'm thinking more in the 10MB to 20MB range.to my knowledge NO and the SQLExpress team made every effort to ensure the smallest D/Ls possible.|||

You have an option to use SQL Server 2005 Everywhere edition. It has to be run in-process and won't run as a service (however, I think it might be possible to create your own windows service where you embed SQL Server Everywhere). It only uses a few MB HD space, and uses about 5 MB RAM. Available at http://www.microsoft.com/sql/ctp_sqlserver2005everywhereedition.mspx, though only in CTP. Scheduled for release at the end of 2006.

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