title: LinqPad Error: Unable to find the .Net Framework Data Provider
body: <p>I am new to LinqPad.  </p>
  
  <p>I downloaded a .sdf file from the internet (i know what it is)  I wanted to view its tables.  So I googled "how to read .sdf files" and came across Linqpad, which I installed.</p>
  
  <p>When I browse to my .sdf file from LinqPad and try to open it as a connection, I get the message "Unable to find the requested .Net framework data provider, it may not be installed"</p>
  
  <p>Does this mean i need to install SQL CE before using LinqPad?  I assumed LinqPad was the program to view tables, run queries, etc and that I did not need the original db program.</p>
  
  <p>Please advise on what the error refers to and best way to resolve.  thanks </p>