If you have a complex environment where some applications require the 32-bit provider and others require the 64-bit provider (running side-by-side), you must install them in a specific order to avoid corruption.
Here is the core problem Microsoft created: download microsoft.ace.oledb.12.0 provider for both 64-bit
To download and use the provider for both 64-bit and 32-bit architectures, you must navigate specific installation constraints, as Microsoft natively blocks installing both bitnesses of the same driver version side-by-side. 📌 Understanding the Provider If you have a complex environment where some
Run your preferred first file (e.g., the 64-bit version) and install it normally. Step 2: Install the Second Driver via Command Line Step 2: Install the Second Driver via Command
To bypass the blocking mechanism for the second driver, you must use the passive flag:
For environments using modern Microsoft 365 apps, the Access Runtime also provides these drivers.
This section addresses the "both" aspect of your keyword requirement.