Can I delete Microsoft Access?

What is Microsoft Access and do I need it?

Microsoft Access is an information management tool, or relational database, that helps you store information for reference, reporting and analysis. Access can also overcome the limitations found when trying to manage large amounts of information in Excel or other spreadsheet applications.

What does Microsoft Access do?

Microsoft Access is a database management system (DBMS) used to store and manage data. Access is part of the Microsoft 365 suite, and is made for business and enterprise users. While they both involve tracking data, Access and Excel are very different programs.

Is Microsoft Access still relevant 2019?

The current version of Microsoft Access, Version 2019 goes end of life in 2025, and our expectation is that the next version will be supported until at least 2028. However, if you are planning for beyond that it's worth considering that many people are still using Access 2010 or earlier.

Is Microsoft Access used anymore?

Is Microsoft Access going away? The current status is that Microsoft is fully committed to continuing development and support of Microsoft Access.