: Essential if you are using .NET, OLE DB, or ODBC for Windows-specific application development. ODAC Downloads for Windows Basic Installation Steps (Instant Client)

This gives you a fully functional 64-bit Oracle client on Windows.

For full client, download the newer version and run the installer; choose "Upgrade".

Specifically for .NET (ODP.NET) and cloud/on-prem connectivity. Oracle Client for Microsoft Tools Download Installation Steps Select Version:

Bookmark this download page. Oracle frequently updates version numbers, and links change.

Sign in with your Oracle account.

Once you have downloaded the Oracle client, follow these steps to install it:

With this guide, you have eliminated the guesswork. Bookmark the official Oracle download page, and you’ll always have a reliable, secure, and working Oracle Client for your Windows 64-bit environment.

Run the following command:

: A lightweight package for application deployment. The Basic or Basic Light packages are required for all installations. Instant Client for Microsoft Windows (x64)