The 32-bit version is the most compatible with everything else that is out there. Here's the general rule of thumb: Unless you absolutely need the increased capacity of the 64-bit version, then you should install the 32-bit version of Office. Lots of people have been emailing me asking whether or not they should install the 32-bit or 64-bit versions of Microsoft Office.

I still stand by my original viewpoint: 32-bit is just fine for 99% of people and 64-bit is unnecessary, but the trend is now clear: Microsoft will be using 64-bit moving forward. I will still maintain backward compatibility for 32-bit in my lessons for the near future. So, it's now 2020 and I'm going to be updating my databases to have a 64-bit option. In 2018, Microsoft decided to make the default install for Office 2019 and Office 365 to be 64-bit, completely changing their previous stance on the matter. :)Ģ020 Update: This article was originally written in 2013 when the default install of Office was still 32-bit.

My Access database is loaded with older 32-bit code and I'm not about to take a whole day or two to undo almost 20 years of stuff at this point. The other is my workstation that I actually. One is my 'server' that handles business stuff. Why another laptop? Well, I've got 2 right now. So, it's on my short list of things to do starting this week. More and more people are complaining that the old 32-bit code isn't working. 2021 Update: Make sure to watch my 64-Bit Access TechHelp video.Ģ021 Update: Finally broke down and got another laptop just so I could install 64-bit Office on it and start converting over my old 32-bit databases.

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