How to register Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0 provider on my machine?

Question

I have a 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 11.

Whenever I try to run my apps, the error registers Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0 provider is not registered on my machine.

I need that provider to run my apps that include a Data Grid View control.

Are there any options to do that?

Answer 1

Hi @John , Welcome to Microsoft Q&A,

Have you installed access correctly?

You can refer to the following two threads: How to fix Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0 provider is not registered on the local machine and How to fix The microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0 provider is not registered on the local machine (Azure) for Access Database.

Awaiting your updates.

Have you considered using sql server database, it is also very easy to use.

Best Regards,

Jiale

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Answer 2

How to register Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0 provider on my machine?

You "register" it by installing it, the ACE = database enigne runtime, and that in the right bitness /32/64 bit, as required.

Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable