Microsoft Access database engine 2016 is a set of components that facilitate the transfer of data between existing Microsoft Office files such as Microsoft Office Access (*.mdb and *.accdb) files and Microsoft Office Excel (*.xls, *.xlsx, and *.xlsb) files to other data sources such as Microsoft SQL Server. Connectivity to existing text files is also supported.
The Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable is not intended:
As a general replacement for Jet (If you need a general replacement for Jet you should use SQL Server Express Edition).
As a replacement for the Jet OLEDB Provider in server-side applications.
As a general word processing, spreadsheet or database management system -To be used as a way to create files. (You can use Microsoft Office or Office automation to create the files that Microsoft Office supports.)
To be used by a system service or server-side program where the code will run under a system account, or will deal with multiple users identities concurrently, or is highly reentrant and expects stateless behavior. Examples would include a program that is run from task scheduler when no user is logged in, or a program called from server-side web application such as ASP.NET, or a distributed component running under COM+ services.
Technical details
Publisher
Microsoft Corporation
Version
16.0.5044.1000
Release date
2025-11-18
License
Proprietary
Installer type
exe
Architecture
x86, x64
Package ID
Microsoft.AccessDatabaseEngine.2016
Install scope
All users
Dependencies
Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64
Install Microsoft Access database engine 2016 from the command line
Microsoft Access database engine 2016 is proprietary software from Microsoft Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Microsoft Access database engine 2016?
The latest version is 16.0.5044.1000, released on Nov 18, 2025.
Is it safe to download Microsoft Access database engine 2016?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 04e96c9f1a1f7d251a88aececf1dc10ff65950392787427c00814a43308003de.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft Access database engine 2016 support?
Microsoft Access database engine 2016 runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Microsoft Access database engine 2016 silently?
Run the offline installer with "accessdatabaseengine_X64.exe" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.AccessDatabaseEngine.2016 -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Microsoft Access database engine 2016?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft Access database engine 2016 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.AccessDatabaseEngine.2016 -e.
Alternatives to Microsoft Access database engine 2016
Other Database programs for Windows from different developers.
Stellar Repair for Access - recommended by MVPs and trusted by admins worldwide, to repair corrupt MS Access database & recover its objects in a new database.
