| Version | Release Year | Notable Changes | |----------|--------------|------------------| | Access Database Engine 2016 | 2016 | Supports Office 2016 file formats; replaces 2010 version for modern Windows. | | Access Database Engine 2010 | 2010 | First ACE redistributable; supports .accdb and .accde . | | Access Database Engine 2007 | 2007 | Legacy; no longer supported. |
As of late 2025, Microsoft recommends the as the modern replacement for the older 2016 Redistributable engine [14]. This runtime provides the same necessary components for data transfer without many of the legacy compatibility hurdles [14]. 4. Verifying Your Version access database engine x32
The is a critical redistributable component that allows non-Microsoft Office applications to read from and write to Office system files, such as Microsoft Access ( .mdb , .accdb ) and Microsoft Excel ( .xls , .xlsx , .xlsb ). Why Use the 32-bit Version? | Version | Release Year | Notable Changes