If the application connecting to the database is a 32-bit program (or if you have 32-bit Microsoft Office installed), you must download the 32-bit redistributable ( AccessDatabaseEngine.exe ).
If you must install 32-bit engine alongside 64-bit Office, run the installation from a command prompt using this command: AccessDatabaseEngine.exe /passive Alternatives (Newer Versions) If the application connecting to the database is
Navigate to the folder where your downloaded file is saved. (e.g., cd C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads ). A common error encountered is trying to install
A common error encountered is trying to install the 32-bit engine while a 64-bit version of Office is installed, or vice-versa. : This is the current standard for providing
Let’s walk through getting this installed on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 machine.
Force the installer to run silently by typing the following command and pressing : AccessDatabaseEngine.exe /passive Use code with caution.
: This is the current standard for providing Access components to users who do not have the full version of Access. You can download the 32-bit (x86) version from the Microsoft Support page .