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If you cannot locate the installer via Microsoft’s current navigation, use the official SQL Server 2012 Feature Pack direct link (search on learn.microsoft.com for "SQL Server 2012 Feature Pack" – look for sqlncli.msi ). Avoid third-party download sites to prevent DLL hijacking risks. microsoft sql native client download
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