If you have ever tried to read an Excel file ( .xlsx ) or a CSV file directly from a SQL Server, an SSIS package, or a PowerShell script, you have likely encountered the infamous error:
You can find the necessary installers at the official Microsoft Download Center . While the 2010 version is older, it is often cited for the "both bitness" workaround. download microsoft.ace.oledb.12.0 provider for both 64-bit
: If you encounter errors about existing Office installations, you can force the installation via the command prompt by adding the switch to the file path. C:\Downloads\AccessDatabaseEngine_X64.exe /passive ManageEngine Verification If you have ever tried to read an Excel file (
(Note: Use accessdatabaseengine.exe /passive if you are forcing the 32-bit version). C:\Downloads\AccessDatabaseEngine_X64
# Run this in C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe $conn = New-Object System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnection("Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source=C:\test.xlsx;Extended Properties='Excel 12.0 Xml;HDR=YES'") $conn.Open() Write-Host "64-bit connection successful" $conn.Close()