Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
Hi @Cristian Sacristán,
The problem is not that ACE is missing, it’s a 32-bit vs 64-bit conflict.
You have ACE 2010 (32-bit) and ACE 2016 installed together, while the SQL Import/Export Wizard runs in 64-bit. Because of this mismatch, SQL cannot load Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0.
Fix (Recommended)
- Uninstall Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010
- Keep Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 (64-bit) only
- Restart SSMS
- Run the Import/Export Wizard again
Now save the Excel file as CSV and import it no ACE driver required.
Thanks,
Akhil.