I have EXACTLY the same problem!

I decided not to use the package and deployment Wizard because you don't seem to have so much controll other it.

I'm using InstallShield Express and ADO. You can invoke the ADO instalation program mdac_typ.exe from within InstallShield but it looks very messy.


Secondly, if the user has to reinstall thge app (s)he won't want to re-run mdac...

in the end I just included mdca_typ.exe on the root of the CD and included instructions in the installshield Readme text stating that they might be required.

With regards to the other problem, VB somtimes seems to add refernces to DAO components whether you need them or not. Try and remove them and see if it complains!