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!free! Download Sql Native Client 2012
Installing the client is straightforward but requires administrative privileges. Follow these sequential setup steps: Download Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Native Client
| Problem | Likely solution | |---------|----------------| | “Installation ended prematurely” | Reboot, disable antivirus temporarily, run installer from local drive (not network). | | “This app can’t run on your PC” | You’re trying to install 32-bit on a 64‑bit OS that lacks WOW64 support – get the correct architecture. | | Missing after upgrade from older SQL version | Reinstall from the Feature Pack above. | download sql native client 2012
After installation, you can verify that the driver is installed correctly: disable antivirus temporarily