Microsoft now recommends using the Microsoft 365 Access Runtime for newer environments. Versions & File Names
Specifically, it provides drivers for:
Official support for the 2016 engine ended on October 14, 2025 . Microsoft now recommends using the Microsoft 365 Access Runtime as a modern replacement. Key Features and Use Cases 20764C-ENU-TrainerHandbook - PDFCOFFEE.COM Microsoft now recommends using the Microsoft 365 Access
The redistributable is available as a free download from the .
This allows you to:
When you click download, you must choose the version that matches your target application's "bitness" (32-bit vs. 64-bit), not necessarily your OS version. accessdatabaseengine.exe (~77.8 MB). 64-bit (x64): accessdatabaseengine_X64.exe (~79.5 MB). Key Usage Scenarios
Would you like a sample script for detecting/installing the correct bitness automatically? accessdatabaseengine
Here’s an of the Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable that often goes unnoticed but is highly useful:
You can download the engine directly from the official Microsoft Download Center. There are two versions available. , not necessarily your operating system. not necessarily your operating system.