You can download the directly from the official Microsoft Download Center . This free runtime allows users to run Access applications without needing a full license for Microsoft Access.
Use the official Microsoft Access 2016 Runtime download.
You must match the bitness (32-bit/x86 or 64-bit/x64) of your existing Office installation. access runtime 2016 click-to-run download
The Access Runtime provides the full engine for executing databases but removes all . Users will not be able to:
The standard is based on MSI (Windows Installer) technology. Microsoft does not allow MSI and Click-to-Run versions of the same software version (e.g., version 16.0) to exist on the same computer. You can download the directly from the official
If you absolutely must use a 2016-era runtime alongside Microsoft 365 and the M365 runtime isn't an option, Microsoft recommends installing the Access 2013 Runtime (MSI), as it uses a different version number (15.0) and can coexist with C2R version 16.0. Installation Steps
However, if you are looking specifically for a "" (C2R) version of the runtime to use alongside modern Office suites like Microsoft 365, there are critical compatibility details you must consider. Choosing the Right Version: MSI vs. Click-to-Run You must match the bitness (32-bit/x86 or 64-bit/x64)
The standard Access 2016 Runtime (MSI) will not install alongside it. You should instead download the Microsoft 365 Access Runtime , which uses the same Click-to-Run technology as your Office subscription.