Download and install Microsoft 365 Access Runtime
The Microsoft 365 Access Runtime files are available as a free download in either the 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) versions in all supported languages. Decide which bit version you need. For more information, see Choose between the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Office.
Applies To:
Access for Microsoft 365, Access 2021, Office 2021, Access 2019, Office 2019
March 2, 2021, update for Access 2016 (KB4493188)
How to download and install the update. Microsoft Update. Use Microsoft Update to automatically download and install the update. Download Center. This update is also available for manual download and installation from the Microsoft Download Center. Download update 4493188 for 32-bit version of Access 2016.
Open an existing database - Microsoft Support
Access for Microsoft 365 Access 2021 Access 2019 Access 2016 Access 2013. This topic describes the different methods you can use to open existing Access databases. You can open databases from Windows Explorer or from within Access itself.
Applies To:
Access for Microsoft 365, Access 2021, Access 2019, Access 2016, Access 2013
Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in Access
Last updated: February 2024. Access crashes and slow performance. Issues affecting Access features and add-ins. Need more help? Talk to support. If you have a Microsoft 365 for home subscription, or you purchased a one-time download of Office 2016, click the Contact Us link at the bottom of this page. Ask the community.
Applies To:
Access for Microsoft 365, Access 2021, Access 2019, Access 2016
Description of the security update for Access 2016: April 14, 2020
Method 1: Microsoft Update. This update is available from Microsoft Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to get security updates automatically, see Windows Update: FAQ. Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog.
May 3, 2022, update for Access 2016 (KB5002048) - Microsoft Support
This article describes update 5002048 for Microsoft Access 2016 that was released on May 3, 2022. Be aware that the update in the Microsoft Download Center applies to the Microsoft Installer (.msi)-based edition of Office 2016. It doesn't apply to the Office 2016 Click-to-Run editions, such as Microsoft Office 365 Home (see What version of ...
March 5, 2019, update for Access 2016 (KB4462192)
Use Microsoft Update to automatically download and install the update. Download Center. This update is also available for manual download and installation from the Microsoft Download Center. Download update 4462192 for 32-bit version of Access 2016. Download update 4462192 for 64-bit version of Access 2016.
May 3, 2022, update for Access 2016 (KB5002048) - Microsoft Support
How to download and install the update. Microsoft Update. Use Microsoft Update to automatically download and install the update. Download Center. This update is also available for manual download and installation from the Microsoft Download Center. Download update 5002048 for 32-bit version of Access 2016.
Command-line switches for Microsoft Office products
msaccess.exe When you use one of the Office startup commands, you must supply the full path to the product's .exe file. Verify the location of this file on your computer.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, Excel 2013, Word 2013, Outlook 2013, PowerPoint 2013
July 2, 2019, update for Access 2016 (KB4462237)
How to download and install the update. Microsoft Update. Use Microsoft Update to automatically download and install the update. Download Center. This update is also available for manual download and installation from the Microsoft Download Center. Download update 4462237 for 32-bit version of Access 2016.