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:
1. As a general replacement for Jet (If you need a general replacement for Jet you should use SQL Server Express Edition).
2. As a replacement for the Jet OLEDB Provider in server-side applications.
3. 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.)
4. 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.
Publisher’s description
What is Microsoft Access database engine 2016?
Microsoft Access database engine 2016 by Microsoft Corporation is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 83.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Microsoft Access database engine 2016 is a Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Microsoft Access database engine 2016 safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
04E96C9F1A1F7D251A88AECECF1DC10FF65950392787427C00814A43308003DE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.0.5044.1000Latest | November 18, 2025 | 83.4 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.AccessDatabaseEngine.2016 -eaccessdatabaseengine_X64.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {90160000-00D1-0409-1000-0000000FF1CE} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 16.0.5044.1000
- Released
- November 18, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 22, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.AccessDatabaseEngine.2016
- MSI product code
- {90160000-00D1-0409-1000-0000000FF1CE}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Access database engine 2016 free?
Microsoft Access database engine 2016 is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Microsoft Access database engine 2016 safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Microsoft Access database engine 2016 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Microsoft Access database engine 2016 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Microsoft Access database engine 2016 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
