Can Microsoft Access Be Installed with Office LTSC Standard 2021?
Question details
The user wants to know if Microsoft Access can be installed and used with a Microsoft Office LTSC Standard 2021 license.
- Product
- Microsoft Office LTSC Standard 2021
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to install Microsoft Access or searching for it during an Office LTSC Standard 2021 deployment.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft Access is unavailable or missing as an application choice during the Office installation process.
Verify your current Microsoft Office license type and edition to ensure you are eligible to deploy and use Microsoft Access.
Upgrade to an Office Edition that Includes Microsoft Access
Since Office LTSC Standard 2021 does not include Access, you must obtain and deploy a license that explicitly supports it, such as Professional Plus.
Microsoft Access is considered a premium database management application and is restricted to specific higher-tier licensing agreements. It cannot be added as a native component to an existing LTSC Standard 2021 volume installation without a separate or upgraded license.
Open any existing Office app like Word, click on 'File', and select 'Account' to confirm you are currently licensed for LTSC Standard 2021.
Purchase or request an upgrade to Office LTSC Professional Plus 2021, or subscribe to an eligible Microsoft 365 plan (like Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise) that includes Access.
If you manage IT deployments, use the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) to configure and install the Professional Plus edition, ensuring the <Product ID="ProPlus2021Volume"> tag is used in your deployment XML file instead of the Standard edition tag.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy Microsoft Access as a standalone application?
Yes, Microsoft Access can be purchased as a standalone application directly from Microsoft if you do not want to upgrade your entire Office LTSC Standard 2021 suite to Professional Plus.
Which Microsoft Office LTSC versions include Access?
In the LTSC 2021 volume licensing lineup, Microsoft Access is exclusively included in the Office LTSC Professional Plus 2021 edition.
Is Microsoft Access available for Mac users?
No, Microsoft Access is a PC-only application. It is not available natively for macOS, even if you have a compatible Microsoft 365 subscription or a Professional Plus license.
Why isn't Access showing up in my Office Deployment Tool?
If you are using the Product ID 'Standard2021Volume' in your configuration XML, Access will not be installed because it is excluded from that license tier. You must change the ID to 'ProPlus2021Volume' if you hold the appropriate license.
