Driver={ Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb, *.accdb)};DBQ=path_to_file.accdb .
Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable . Modern Alternative: Microsoft 365 Access Runtime . Key Steps for Installation Driver={ Microsoft Access Driver (*
Run the installer from the Command Prompt with the /passive or /quiet flag (e.g., accessdatabaseengine_X64.exe /passive ). Key Steps for Installation Run the installer from
The standard version for modern files is the , though Microsoft now recommends the Microsoft 365 Access Runtime as the modern replacement. While it still functions, security updates are no
Support for the 2016 Redistributable officially ended on October 14, 2025 . While it still functions, security updates are no longer provided.
To work with modern Access files ( .accdb ), you need the (also known as the ACE driver ). This engine provides the necessary ODBC and OLEDB drivers for connecting third-party applications (like Excel, Python, or SQL Server) to your Access data. Where to Download the Driver
Use Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0 (or 16.0 for newer versions).