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MS Access Database Decommissioning
So we do not have to upgrade the database from 2016 to 2019?
No, the accdb format is the same. Newer versions can introduce new features. That doesn't impact features in accdbs created with older versions.
Deprecation of features can be a different story, but between 2016 and 2019, that was not a problem.
However, now that you mention Access 2019, you've raised another issue. Access 2019 reaches End of Support in October. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/access-2019?branch=live
That means you should be moving to Access 2021 or 2024, not 2019. Or to the perpetual license version in M365.
If we want to run the latest version of MS Access 2024 application, do you need to get an upgrade just for MS Access Application?
Access 2024 is the latest standalone version of MS Access. So if you want the latest version, yes.
However, it is no longer part of MS Office except in one version. Otherwise it is sold as a standalone product.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/p/access/CFQ7TTC0PD0B
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/09/30/office-2024-for-consumers-available-october-1/
You may also purchase a license for a version of M365 that includes Access. Some do include Access, some don't.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business/compare-all-microsoft-365-business-products-b?ef_id=_k_82588f2ea6a615bc268ee7b2481e87d6_k_&OCID=AIDcmmq8c1jdfb_SEM__k_82588f2ea6a615bc268ee7b2481e87d6k