For Oracle databases, you will need the . This usually comes packaged within the Oracle Instant Client.
— Some drivers require Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2013/2015 or KB2999226 (Universal CRT). Without these, the driver installs but fails silently.
Arthur sat in the dim glow of his home office, the only light in the room coming from a monitor displaying the distinct glass-blue taskbar of Windows 7. On his desk lay an old accounting ledger and a floppy disk that felt like a relic from another era. "Come on, Arthur," he muttered, "just one more connection."
Once you have downloaded and installed the driver, you should verify it is working correctly.
If you are connecting to a Microsoft SQL Server database, you need the Microsoft ODBC Driver.
— Most new drivers are 64-bit only. Vendors stopped producing 32-bit versions around 2018–2020.
In this guide, we will show you exactly where to find the , how to choose the right one for your database, and how to install it correctly.
: For those using Firebird databases, a dedicated 32-bit Full Install is available for legacy versions like 2.5 and newer.