This driver package enables non-Office applications to read data from 2007 Office system files, such as Excel ( .xlsx , .xlsb ) and Access ( .accdb ). It operates primarily in the background, providing the necessary and ODBC interfaces for seamless data exchange.
, not new development. If you are looking for these drivers on Microsoft's Update Catalog
: It is essential for developers using older tools—such as Visual Studio 2017 or SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) —to interact with Excel spreadsheets when newer environments lack full support.
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If you need the actual redistributable installer file or more advanced linking scenarios (e.g., with linked servers, PowerShell bulk insert, or SSIS), let me know.