Microsoft Access 2016 | Windows

Microsoft Access 2016 for Windows – your own databases

Access 2016 is Microsoft’s database software for Windows. With it you manage customers, orders, products or members and create your own forms, queries and reports – without programming knowledge. You receive it as a perpetual licence for one PC.

Access 2016 is the right licence for anyone whose database was created with this version.

Typical uses

• customer and order management
• Stock and inventory lists
• Membership management in clubs
• keeping existing Access databases running

What Access 2016 offers

• “Tell me what you want to do” search box
• Export linked tables to Excel with one click
• New templates for typical databases
• Improved support for large screens
• full support for VBA

Getting started with Access

• Use templates: customise ready-made databases for contacts, tasks and inventory.
• Plan your tables: create customers, orders and products separately and link them.
• Forms: make data entry easier and prevent typing errors.
• Queries: filter, for example, all open orders for a month.
• Reports: print delivery notes, lists and labels directly.

Access working together with other programs

You import or link tables from Excel directly, and export query results to Excel or as PDF. For mail merges, Word accesses Access data. If the database grows, it can be connected to a SQL Server while forms and reports remain in Access.

Keep using existing databases

Many businesses have been working with a self-built Access database for years. Access 2016 opens ACCDB files from earlier versions directly, and older MDB files can be converted. This way the familiar application simply keeps running on a new computer.

When is Access 2016 on its own worthwhile?

Access 2016 as a standalone program is a good fit if a workstation works almost exclusively with Access – for example in order management, in the warehouse or in club administration. It is also a good addition if other Office programs of the same generation are already installed on a computer and only Access is missing.

Standalone program or Office suite?

The standalone program is the most affordable solution if you mainly work with Access. If you need more programs later, an Office suite is usually cheaper than several standalone programs.

You will find more editions under Microsoft Office 2016.

Access 2016 or a newer version?

Version 2016 is proven, affordable and still in use in many offices. If you want the latest features, choose Access 2021 or Access 2024. The file formats have been the same since Office 2007, so files can be exchanged without any problems.

Buy once instead of subscribing

You pay for Access 2016 once and use it permanently – with no contract term, no notice period and no forced cloud use. You save your files as usual locally, on your network or with a cloud provider of your choice.

System requirements

• Operating system: Windows 11 or Windows 10. For new computers we recommend Windows 11 Pro
• Processor: 1 GHz or faster (x86 or x64 with SSE2)
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
• Hard disk: 3 GB of free space
• Display: resolution of 1280 × 800 or higher
• Graphics: DirectX 10 for hardware acceleration
• Internet: required for download and activation

Installation and activation

1. Download the installation file using the link in our e-mail.
2. Start the setup and follow the installation. Uninstall older versions of the same program first.
3. Open the program and activate it with the product key – without a Microsoft account.

Frequently asked questions

Is Access available for Mac?

No, Access is only available for Windows.

Can several people work at the same time?

Yes. Put the database on a network drive; each workstation needs its own Access licence.

Do I need a Microsoft account?

No, Access 2016 is activated with the product key.

Is this a subscription?

No. You pay once and use Access 2016 permanently on one Windows PC.

Can I transfer the program to a new PC?

Yes. Uninstall it on the old device, install it on the new one and activate it with the same key. If you run into problems, our support team will help.

Will I receive an invoice?

Yes, you receive a proper invoice by e-mail with every order, with your company address on request.

Does Access 2016 run on Windows 11?

Access 2016 can be installed and used on Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Delivery, invoice and support

• Delivery by e-mail: you will usually receive the product key, download link and installation guide within 5 to 30 minutes of payment (daily 09:00–21:00 CET). More under Shipping & payment.
• Invoice: every order comes with a proper invoice, with your company address on request.
• Origin of the licence: we source our licences from distributors and wholesalers in Europe. We explain exactly how this works on the page Buying legal software.
• Support: if you have questions about installation or activation, we help by e-mail (Mon–Sun 09:00–21:00 CET), phone (Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 CET), live chat or remote support with TeamViewer.

Our goodwill promise

Should the ordered Office version ever no longer be available, we will supply the next higher version at no extra charge. You never pay more than the price at which you ordered.