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Are you trying to connect to Access from a specific tool, like or a Python script? Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable

Use Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0 (or 16.0 for newer versions).

After installing, open the ODBC Data Source Administrator on your PC and check the "Drivers" tab for "Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb, *.accdb)". Use Cases for Developers Are you trying to connect to Access from

The standard version for modern files is the , though Microsoft now recommends the Microsoft 365 Access Runtime as the modern replacement.

You must match the driver to your application , not your operating system. If you use a 32-bit application, download accessdatabaseengine.exe . For 64-bit applications, download accessdatabaseengine_X64.exe . Use Cases for Developers The standard version for

Driver={ Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=path_to_file.accdb .

To work with modern Access files ( .accdb ), you need the (also known as the ACE driver ). This engine provides the necessary ODBC and OLEDB drivers for connecting third-party applications (like Excel, Python, or SQL Server) to your Access data. Where to Download the Driver For 64-bit applications, download accessdatabaseengine_X64

Support for the 2016 Redistributable officially ended on October 14, 2025 . While it still functions, security updates are no longer provided.