What is BDE?
The Borland Database Engine (BDE) was officially removed from the core installation of RAD Studio starting with version XE7. For RAD Studio 10.2 Tokyo, the BDE remains available as a separate, free add-on for registered users through the Embarcadero Registered Users portal. How to Install BDE for RAD Studio 10.2 Tokyo bde installer for rad studio delphi c builder 102 tokyo free
string (Unicode).Note: As of 2025, you may need a free Embarcadero account to access downloads. What is BDE
Title: Bridging the Gap: The Essential Guide to Installing the BDE on Rad Studio 10.2 Tokyo No 64-bit support → Your Tokyo app stays 32-bit
Once you have located the installer (usually an .exe or .msi file), the process is straightforward, but there are caveats regarding administrative privileges.
However, Microsoft Access 2007 Runtime (free) and Sybase SQL Anywhere used to bundle the BDE redistributables. These are legal loopholes, but not recommended for production.