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SQL Server Express Editions

Free database engines - Install ONE for POSDesk

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SQL Server 2022 Express Recommended

Latest. Free, up to 10 GB. Best for new installs.

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SQL Server 2019 Express

Stable and widely deployed. Free up to 10 GB.

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SQL Server 2017 Express

Includes Tools and Advanced Services options.

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SQL Server 2016 Express SP3

Minimum version supported by POSDesk.

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SQL Server 2016 Express SP2

Alternative SP2 download.

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SQL Server 2014 Express Legacy

For legacy system compatibility only.

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SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

GUI tools for database administration

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SSMS 22 (Latest) x64 Latest

Works with SQL Server 2014 and later.

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SSMS 21.2 x64

Previous stable release.

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SSMS 20.2 x64

Standalone MSI installer.

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SSMS 19.3 x64

Traditional standalone installer.

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SSMS 18.12.1 (Legacy) x64 Legacy

For older Windows versions.

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SQL Server Client Drivers & Tools

OLE DB, ODBC drivers and command-line tools

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OLE DB Driver 19 for SQL Server x64

Latest OLE DB driver.

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OLE DB Driver 19 for SQL Server x86

For 32-bit applications.

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ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server x64

Latest ODBC driver.

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ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server x86

For 32-bit systems.

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ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server ARM64

For ARM devices.

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ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server x64 Legacy

For SQL Server 2012-2016.

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ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server x86 Legacy

For SQL Server 2012-2016.

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SQL Server Command Line Tools (sqlcmd, bcp) x64

CLI for administration and data operations.

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SQL Server Native Client 11.0 x64 Deprecated

Legacy client. Use OLE DB Driver instead.

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SQL Server Native Client 11.0 x86 Deprecated

Legacy. Use OLE DB Driver instead.

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MySQL Database

MySQL Community Server and connectors

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MySQL Installer for Windows Recommended

All-in-one installer with Server, Workbench, connectors.

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MySQL Community Server

Server only download.

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MySQL Workbench

Visual database design and administration tool.

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MySQL Connector/ODBC

ODBC driver for MySQL connectivity.

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MySQL Connector/.NET

ADO.NET driver for .NET applications.

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MySQL Archived Versions

Previous versions and archived downloads.

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Access Database Engine & Data Access

For Access/Excel file connectivity and MDAC

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Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable x86/x64 Latest

Read/write Access (.accdb/.mdb) and Excel files.

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Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable x86/x64

For older Office/Access file formats.

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Microsoft 365 Access Runtime

Run Access applications without full Access installed.

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MDAC 2.8 SDK Legacy

Last standalone MDAC. Built into Windows Vista+.

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MDAC Component Checker Legacy

Verify installed MDAC version.

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.NET Framework Runtimes

All versions - POSDesk requires 4.6.1 minimum

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.NET Framework 4.8.1 Runtime Recommended

Latest. Pre-installed on Windows 11 22H2+.

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.NET Framework 4.8 Runtime

Pre-installed on Windows 10 May 2019+.

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.NET Framework 4.7.2 Runtime

Pre-installed on Windows 10 April 2018.

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.NET Framework 4.6.2 Runtime

Compatible with POSDesk.

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.NET Framework 4.6.1 Runtime (Offline) Minimum

Minimum required for POSDesk.

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.NET Framework 4.5.2 Runtime Legacy

Legacy. End of support April 2022.

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.NET Framework 4.0 Runtime Legacy

Legacy. End of support January 2016.

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.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Legacy

Enable via Windows Features on Windows 10/11.

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All .NET Framework Downloads

Microsoft official download index page.

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.NET Runtime (Modern)

.NET 6, 8, 9 Desktop Runtimes

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.NET 9.0 Desktop Runtime Latest

Current release (STS).

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.NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime LTS

Long-Term Support. Recommended for production.

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.NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime x64 LTS

Long-Term Support. End of support Nov 2024.

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All .NET Downloads

Microsoft official download index page.

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Visual C++ Redistributables

All versions from 2005 to 2022 - Required by many applications

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VC++ 2015-2022 Redistributable x64 Latest

Unified package covering VS 2015/2017/2019/2022.

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VC++ 2015-2022 Redistributable x86 Latest

Install both x64 and x86 for full compatibility.

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VC++ 2015-2022 Redistributable ARM64

For Windows on ARM devices.

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VC++ 2013 Redistributable (v12.0) x64

Required by some older applications.

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VC++ 2013 Redistributable (v12.0) x86

32-bit version.

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VC++ 2012 Update 4 (v11.0) x64

End of extended support.

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VC++ 2012 Update 4 (v11.0) x86

32-bit version.

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VC++ 2010 SP1 (v10.0) x64

MFC security update.

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VC++ 2010 SP1 (v10.0) x86

32-bit version.

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VC++ 2008 SP1 (v9.0) x64 Legacy

MFC security update.

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VC++ 2008 SP1 (v9.0) x86 Legacy

32-bit version.

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VC++ 2005 SP1 (v8.0) x86/x64 Legacy

MFC security update download page.

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All VC++ Redistributables Reference

Microsoft official reference page with all versions.

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Reporting & Document Components

Crystal Reports, Report Viewer, and Office Interop

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Microsoft Report Viewer 2015 Runtime

For RDLC reports in WinForms/WebForms applications.

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Microsoft Report Viewer 2012 Runtime Legacy

Legacy report viewer runtime.

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SAP Crystal Reports Runtime (SP36)

Runtime for Crystal Reports. Get from SAP downloads.

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Microsoft Office Primary Interop Assemblies Legacy

For Office automation from .NET applications.

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System Utilities & Tools

Helpful tools for deployment and troubleshooting

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Windows Terminal

Modern terminal for Windows with tabs and themes.

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PowerShell 7 (Latest)

Cross-platform PowerShell.

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Notepad++

Free text/code editor for config files.

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7-Zip

Open source file archiver.

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HeidiSQL

Free SQL client for MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server.

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DBeaver Community

Universal database tool for all databases.

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