Download __exclusive__ Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable Jun 2026

Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source=C:\data\file.xlsx;Extended Properties="Excel 12.0 Xml;HDR=YES";

For a silent install with a progress bar (but no user interaction required):

AccessDatabaseEngine.exe /quiet

To install without user interaction:

This engine is primarily used to facilitate data transfer when the full Microsoft Office suite is not installed on a machine. Provider=Microsoft

In early 2024, Microsoft systematically purged the 2010 Redistributable from their servers. Organizations still relying on it for legacy internal tools found themselves unable to deploy new workstations without finding mirrored copies. Security Risks:

The solution to that error is almost always this specific driver package. Security Risks: The solution to that error is

: Enables Visual Studio or other development environments to connect to Access databases using libraries like System.Data.OleDb .

This often indicates missing Windows Updates (specifically Windows Installer 4.5) or corruption in the Visual C++ Redistributables. The Fix: The Fix: Because it is "End of Life"

Because it is "End of Life" (EOL), the 2010 engine contains unpatched vulnerabilities. Many modern corporate security policies now explicitly prohibit its installation. Installation Pro-Tip: The "Quiet" Workaround

Microsoft Access uses a proprietary database format (usually files ending in .accdb or .mdb ). By default, if you have Microsoft Access installed on your computer, you can open these files and manipulate the data. However, many applications need to interact with Access data without having the full Microsoft Access application installed.