Unable to load odbcji32.dll

ODBC driver for Microsoft Access installation problem

This tutorial describes how to solve "Unable to load odbcji32.dll" (ODBC driver for Microsoft Access installation problem):

 

unable to load odbcji32.dll

and/or

"The operating system is not presently configured to run this application."

 

The easiest way to fix the problem is to "Repair" the installation of the "Microsoft Access database engine 2010" from:

 

If you still get the same error, uninstall and re-install the driver as described below:

 

 


 

 

1. Uninstall "Microsoft Access Database Engine"

 

On Windows 10 go to "Setttings > System > Apps & Features" and search for "access" ...

apps and features ... access database engine

Uninstall all versions of "Microsoft Access Database Engine" from your system.

 

On other systems use "Uninstall or change Program" or "Repair or Remove Programs"

uninstall access database engine

Uninstall all versions of "Microsoft Access Database Engine" from your system.

 

 

2. Download and Re-install "Microsoft Access Database Engine"

 

Download the latest version of "Microsoft Access Database Engine (2010)" here:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13255
Important: download the "AccessDatabaseEngine.exe" (not the _x64 version!)

Install the ODBC driver and retry.
If you cannot install because there is a 64bit component blocking, open a command prompt and run the installation using:
"AccessDatabaseEngine.exe /quiet"

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