Simple database application for Windows

Question

I need to build a simple, single user database application for Windows. Main requirements are independence from windows version and installed software. What technologies (language/framework) would you recommend? My preference for language is the Visual Basic.

EDIT: What about VB.Net and SQL Server Compact Edition?

Answer 1

I would recommend Sqlite. It's completely self-contained, and public domain so there are no license issues at all.