How to Tell, Access 203 32 bit or 64
I inherited a machine that has Office Pro 2013 installed. I will be using the machine to develop Access desktop applications. I have been advised that the 32 bit version is desirable over the 64 bit version.
How do I determine which version (32 or 64) of Access is installed?
How do I determine which version (32 or 64) of Access is installed?
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Now I'm confused. Office looks to be installed in the \Program Files directory but when I click on 'About' I see
"Microsoft Access 2013," then a bunch of numbers in parens, then "MSO", then more numbers in parens, then "32-bit."
Something like this but I changed the numbers in parens.
"Microsoft Access 2013 (11.1.1111.1001) MSO (11.1.1111.1002) 32-bit."
Sure looks like 32 bit. Am I correct, even though the installed directory looks like \Program Files
"Microsoft Access 2013," then a bunch of numbers in parens, then "MSO", then more numbers in parens, then "32-bit."
Something like this but I changed the numbers in parens.
"Microsoft Access 2013 (11.1.1111.1001) MSO (11.1.1111.1002) 32-bit."
Sure looks like 32 bit. Am I correct, even though the installed directory looks like \Program Files
if it says "Microsoft Access 2013 (11.1.1111.1001) MSO (11.1.1111.1002) 32-bit." then you know it is a 32 bits.
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Just what I was looking for, thanks.
Office 2013 32-bit mostly installs in Program Files. That is what I see on my own Office 2013 machine. Not to worry. If (as well noted File Account About show 32-bit then that is what it is.
The use of Program Files for Office 2013 is normal.
The use of Program Files for Office 2013 is normal.
i'm glad i was able to help
it's a good choice for the 32 bits cause the 64 may have some limitations.
The 64-bit version of Office may perform better in some cases, but there are limitations:
1- Solutions using ActiveX controls library, ComCtl controls won’t work.
2 -Third-party ActiveX controls and add-ins won’t work.
3- Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) that contain Declare statements won’t work in the 64-bit version of Office without being updated.
4- Compiled Access databases, like .MDE and .ACCDE files, won’t work unless they’re specifically written for the 64-bit version of Office.
5- In SharePoint, the list view won’t be available.
The 64-bit version of Office may perform better in some cases, but there are limitations:
1- Solutions using ActiveX controls library, ComCtl controls won’t work.
2 -Third-party ActiveX controls and add-ins won’t work.
3- Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) that contain Declare statements won’t work in the 64-bit version of Office without being updated.
4- Compiled Access databases, like .MDE and .ACCDE files, won’t work unless they’re specifically written for the 64-bit version of Office.
5- In SharePoint, the list view won’t be available.
Actually, if Office/Access 2013 (32 bit) was installed from (downloaded from) an Office 365 account, then many of the 'common files' are installed in C:\Program Files ... and the actual Office executeables and support files are installed C:\Program Files (x86).
If Office 2013 was installed from a DVD (iso file) or .exe ... then it's all in C:\Program Files (x86) ... although there is a C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\1033 and C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\OneNote (with some odd ball OneNote files) set of folders.
I found this out the hard way at work when IT pushed O365 and Office 2013 to everyone. It's a LONG story, but that is what I discovered.
mx
If Office 2013 was installed from a DVD (iso file) or .exe ... then it's all in C:\Program Files (x86) ... although there is a C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\1033 and C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\OneNote (with some odd ball OneNote files) set of folders.
I found this out the hard way at work when IT pushed O365 and Office 2013 to everyone. It's a LONG story, but that is what I discovered.
mx
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Explanations on the directories make sense. This one was installed from a download.
Thanks for the follow-ups.
Thanks for the follow-ups.
In 64 bits, your access.exe will be in c:\program\