Microsoft Access 2016 Runtime
The Microsoft Access 2016 Runtime enables you to distribute Access 2016 applications to users who do not have the full version of Access 2016 installed on their computers. Note: Support for the Access 2016 Runtime ended on October 14, 2025.
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Version:
2016
Date Published:
11/18/2025
File Name:
accessruntime_4288-1001_x64_en-us.exe
accessruntime_4288-1001_x86_en-us.exe
File Size:
315.6 MB
236.5 MB
Note:Support for the Access 2016 Runtime ended on October 14, 2025. The recommended replacement is the Microsoft 365 Access Runtime.
Microsoft Access 2016 provides a rich platform for developing database management solutions with easy-to-use customization tools. If no end-user customization is required (including report modifications), you can choose to distribute those Access 2016 solutions so that they run without requiring a full installation of Access 2016. To do so, you must package and distribute your application with the Access 2016 Runtime.
The Access 2016 Runtime is similar to previous runtimes in that all design-related UI is either removed or disabled.
You do not need to buy any special product in order to redistribute the Access 2016 Runtime. You can freely redistribute it or point users to this download.
Web based Apps for SharePoint that are built with Access 2016 do not require a runtime - only a supported web browser is required.Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
System requirements for Office- To install this download:
1. Download the file by clicking Download and saving the file to your computer. Choose the version (x86 or x64) that matches the target Office installation.
2. Double-click the AccessRuntime.exe file on your computer to start the Setup program.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.