The Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 is a set of components that facilitate the transfer of data between existing Microsoft Office files such as Microsoft Office Access (*.mdb and *.accdb) files and Microsoft Office Excel (*.xls, *.xlsx, and *.xlsb) files to other data sources such as Microsoft SQL Server. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of the Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install the Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 Silently
Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007
- Download the AccessDatabaseEngine.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: AccessDatabaseEngine.exe /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 |
| Vendor: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Version: | 12.0.4518.1031 |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | AccessDatabaseEngine.exe /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x {90120000-00D1-0409-0000-0000000FF1CE} /qn |
| Download Link: | Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/microsoft-office-access-database-engine-2007-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-the-microsoft-office-access-database-engine-2007-powershell/ |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download links provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.
Additional Configurations
Create a Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 Installation Log File
The Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 installer offers the option to generate a log file during installation to assist with troubleshooting should any problems arise. You can use the following commands to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.
Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 Silent Install with Logging
AccessDatabaseEngine.exe /quiet /norestart /log:"%WINDIR%\Temp\AccessDatabaseEngine2007.log" |
How to Uninstall the Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 Silently
Check out the Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) post for a scripted solution.
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
Microsoft Office Access Database Engine 2007 Silent Uninstall
MsiExec.exe /x {90120000-00D1-0409-0000-0000000FF1CE} /qn |
Always make sure to test everything in a development environment prior to implementing anything into production. The information in this article is provided “As Is” without warranty of any kind.