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How to Download the Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0 Provider for Both 32-bit & 64-bit

The Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable (which includes the Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0 provider) is essential for connecting to Excel files, Access databases, and other text-based data sources outside of the traditional Microsoft Office ecosystem.

The "Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0" provider is part of the Microsoft Access Database Engine Redistributable. While older 2010 versions are harder to find on official landing pages, the 2016 Redistributable is the current standard and provides the updated OLEDB 16.0 driver, which often maintains compatibility with 12.0 connection strings. download microsoft.ace.oledb.12.0 provider for both 64-bit

1. Download AccessDatabaseEngine.exe (the 32-bit version).
2. Caution: The installer will block if it detects 64-bit Office components. You may need to run it in passive mode (see Chapter 6).
3. Install normally if no conflict exists.

1. Open SQL Server Management Studio.
2. Expand Server Objects > Linked Servers > Providers.
3. You should see Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0 listed there.
4. Right-click it, go to Properties, and ensure "Allow inprocess" is checked (this resolves many permission errors).

3. Legacy Version (Pure ACE.OLEDB.12.0 – Office 2007)

• File Name: AccessDatabaseEngine2007.exe
• Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=23734
• Warning: This version is deprecated and lacks security updates. Only use for legacy system compatibility.

: If you encounter errors after installing both, you may need to delete the registry value located at How to Download the Microsoft

• Press Win + R, type odbcad32.exe (for 32-bit) or odbcad64.exe (for 64-bit)