ODBC and OLE DB drivers for SQL Server.
Publisher’s description
What is Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client?
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client by Microsoft Corporation is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 5.1 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (5.1 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client is a Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3F48F58DCF9855B4C0F7C23C946A67AE0800ABD2E561216EB60E623B61A30FE1· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.4.7001.0Latest | February 20, 2024 | 5.1 MB | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.SQLServer.2012.NativeClient -emsiexec /i sqlncli.msi /qn /norestart /qb IACCEPTSQLNCLILICENSETERMS=YESmsiexec /x {B9274744-8BAE-4874-8E59-2610919CD419} /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
- MSI
- Version
- 11.4.7001.0
- Released
- February 20, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- February 20, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- Microsoft.SQLServer.2012.NativeClient
- MSI product code
- {B9274744-8BAE-4874-8E59-2610919CD419}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client free?
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client 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 SQL Server 2012 Native Client safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.com; 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 SQL Server 2012 Native Client 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 SQL Server 2012 Native Client be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client 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.
