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malcolm_p_galvin_jr
Copper Contributor
Jun 11, 2022

How do I uninstall Access 2019 in order to try MS 365 Access Runtime?

I have Access as part of my MS Office Pro 2019 package.  I want to test MS 365 Access Runtime using a Access program that I wrote.  I have not installed the MS 365 Access Runtime software yet, because I read that having MS 365 Access Runtime and Access 2019 installed at the same time can create issues.  How do I uninstall Access 2019 and then reinstall it when I finish testing MS 365 Access Runtime?

  • isladogs's avatar
    isladogs
    Jun 26, 2022
    If you have Windows 10 Pro, you have Hyper-V which you can use for the purpose.
    However, I prefer Virtual Box which you can download for free from Oracle and is actively being developed / updated on a regular basis. Very simple to setup and use.
  • George_Hepworth's avatar
    George_Hepworth
    Silver Contributor
    Although I prefer to use VM's, the drawback to that approach is that you must install the Windows OS on them, and that means a license. If you have the budget for that, it's a great solution. The alternative, running your accdb with the /runtime switch doesn't require the additional Windows license.
    • isladogs's avatar
      isladogs
      MVP
      I agree completely about using ACCDR files or the runtime switch instead of running two versions.

      However, I deliberately didn't mention either of those as the OP stated he wanted to use MS 365 Access Runtime for testing as well as having Access 2019
      • malcolm_p_galvin_jr's avatar
        malcolm_p_galvin_jr
        Copper Contributor
        Hi isladogs, arnel_gp, george hepworth,
        Great info from all. I did open the db in runtime using the shortcuts. After doing so, I had questions which I posted on 6/24/22 as "Relationship flow chart not appearing." If you could look at that posting and reply I would much appreciate it. Additionally, I wanted to compare what I was experiencing with my db (the migration to SQL Express and also opening in Runtime) with doing the same procedures with Northwind db. So I opened my Access 2019 and opened a new Northwind db, and save the file. When I tried to open it in Runtime it would not allow me to do so. I WAS AMAZED THAT MS's OWN NORTHWIND COULD NOT OPEN IN RUNTIME. Could you also check that out? I'm asking for your help because of the great input you gave on this posting!
  • arnel_gp's avatar
    arnel_gp
    Steel Contributor

    malcolm_p_galvin_jr 

     

    you can also Emulate the runtime (without installing Anything) using /runtime Switch:

     

    "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE16\MSACCESS.EXE" "dbPathAndName" /runtime.

  • Suggest you install the 365 Runtime on a virtual machine so you can have both versions available
      • isladogs's avatar
        isladogs
        MVP
        If you have Windows 10 Pro, you have Hyper-V which you can use for the purpose.
        However, I prefer Virtual Box which you can download for free from Oracle and is actively being developed / updated on a regular basis. Very simple to setup and use.

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