The direct answer is that Microsoft has actively retired the standalone download links for the older Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0 (Access 2010) driver. To resolve connection errors, you should instead download the highly compatible and currently supported Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable. 🚀 How to Download & Install
AccessDatabaseEngine_x64.exe /quiet
Most users only need one architecture. Here is how to do it cleanly.
By default, Windows prevents installing 64-bit drivers if 32-bit Office components are present. To bypass this and install both, follow these steps: SQLServerCentral Download the installer AccessDatabaseEngine_X64.exe ) to a known folder like C:\Downloads Open Command Prompt as an Administrator. Run with the /passive switch : Type the full path to the installer followed by and hit Enter. C:\Downloads\AccessDatabaseEngine_X64.exe /passive Registry Cleanup (If Needed) : If you still face issues, you may need to delete the registry value under