These are some considerations on upgrading a computer from 32 to 64 bit Access:
64 bit versions of Access, beginning with version 2007, are equipped with a Larger Number data type, which provides the required compatibility.ģ2 bit versions of Access can’t support the Large Number data type.įor full information from Microsoft see Using the Large Number data type. One reason why you might be obliged to go for 64 bit Access is because your database has a SQL Server back end and tables in that back end have fields of the bigint data type.
There’s cost in licencing under Microsfot 365 in moving any workstation from Windows 32 bit to Windows 64 bit in replacing workstations that don’t have the hardware to run 64 bit applications. So why not move all existing computers to 64 bit, or replace them? In a one-word answer: cost. So why not specify 32 bit Office 365 for all new computers? Sticking with the devil you know may save a lot of hassle because you know that everything you’re using will work on those new computers.īut the devil you don’t know is when 32 bit Office might lose support (no sign of that yet as far as I can make out) and you’re left with applications, including databases, that break down under a 64 bit regime. I try to explain why later in this article. Does this affect the running of databases? Certainly, yes it did. The old computers have 32 bit applications installed the new ones, 64 bit. This presents an issue for the majority of DMW’s clients as new computers are introduced to supplement, rather than replace, their old ones.
Unless you instruct your IT supplier otherwise, any new computers you order are likely to come with 64 bit Access, as suppliers follow Microsoft's recommendations for Office 365. Nowadays the 64 bit version is their recommended default, as it is for all their Microsoft 365 programs. The first 64 bit version of Microsoft Access appeared in July 2010, as Access 2010, and since has been an alternative to the 32 bit versions of 2013, 20.īefore September 2018, the 32 bit version was recommended by Microsoft as the default installation of Access, alongside the other 32 bit programs of Office.
How to assess the 32 and 64 bit versions of Microsoft ® Access and to choose between them for any new project or database upgrade. As with Intel and AMD users, Arm-based Windows users will also need to join the Office Insider programme.īuy the Arm-based Microsoft Surface Pro X from Amazon.(e) How to Choose Between the 32 and 64 bit Versions of Access
Users will need to uninstall any 32-bit versions of office if currently installed, and install Office using the most recent copy of the installer from. The new version has full 64-bit support and will support existing 64-bit add-ins using the new X64 emulation capability provided by Windows. Windows on Arm users will also get the first fully native version of Office, which should boost overall system performance and reliability. One of the best things about testing beta versions, however, is that you can be closely involved in helping to shape the final version by providing feedback about issues that emerge and feature requests. It notes that there will be some colour inconsistencies across different UI services, while you may encounter some bugs. The company advises, however, that there are a few known issues.
Users who have already signed up for the Office Insiders Beta Channel builds can get the update by clicking the megaphone icon to open the Coming Soon pane.
Users of both Windows 10 and the new Windows 11 Beta can now access the new version of Office, also in Beta. The changes aren’t especially striking in their differences, but the company has cleaned up the ribbon UI across all Office apps, improved user customization options and collaboration tools and concentrated on improving workflows across the full suite of apps using Fluent Design principles. We have just seen it roll out the first Beta of the new Windows 11 and now the company has announced a refreshed version of Office designed to integrate into the new Windows 11 environment. Microsoft’s software development teams have been very busy of late.