Can you open an Access database without Access?

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To deploy Access applications that can run without an installation of Access on a user's computer, you can distribute them along with the Access Runtime, which is available for free from the Microsoft Download Center. When you open an Access database by using the Access Runtime, the database opens in runtime mode.

How do I open an old Access database?

accdb file:1Open the Access 97 database in Access 2003.2On the Tools menu, click Database Utilities, click Convert Database, and then click to Access 2002-2003 file format.3Enter a name for the database, and then click Save.4Exit Access 2003.5Open the database in Access 2013 or later version of Access.

How do I open an Access database file?

Open a database from within Access1On the getting started page of Access, Click Open Other Files.2On the Open area of the Backstage view, click Browse.3Click a shortcut in the Open dialog box, or in the Look in box, click the drive or folder that contains the database that you want.

Can I use Microsoft Access for free?

The Microsoft 365 Access Runtime files are available as a free download in either the 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) versions in all supported languages. Decide which bit version you need.

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