That’s where understanding the (ACE) comes in. Let’s cut through the confusion. What is the Access 2016 Database Engine? The Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 (often called ACE — Access Connectivity Engine) is the core data provider that reads, writes, and manages .accdb and .mdb files. It replaces the older JET engine.
AccessDatabaseEngine_x64.exe /quiet To install in passive mode (shows progress): access 2016 database engine
Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.16.0;Data Source=C:\Data\MyDB.accdb;Persist Security Info=False; That’s where understanding the (ACE) comes in
Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.16.0;Data Source=C:\Data\Secure.accdb;Jet OLEDB:Database Password=MyPass; Persist Security Info=False
AccessDatabaseEngine_x64.exe /passive Once installed, here are the most useful connection strings:
Demystifying the Access 2016 Database Engine: When, Why, and How to Use It