Hi A Dataset cannot be Compared with a datagrid view. they are two different thing in different categories. a Dataset present data to the datagridview,a datareader present data to datagridview. as the Guy said. if you dont want to update the data, if you only want to view the data, and only in the fowardonly mode, you just have to go for datareader. but id you are going to manupilate the data. use dataset. Go here for more info http://www.dotnetspider.com/kb/Article1078.aspx[^] Thank i wish it helps
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