Fix: Windows 10 ‘Unexpected error from external database driver’

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Are you getting the ‘Unexpected error from external database driver’ error message while trying to export import your Microsoft Office docs?

If you are, don’t panic as this problem can be fixed without hassle and we will be checking how to address all the problems in a few moments.

As you might know, Microsoft itself released two dedicated Windows 10 updates (with build numbers KB4052233 and KB4052234) for automatically fixing the ‘Unexpected error from external database driver’ bug.

However, it seems that these two updates managed to add more problems than addressing the existing issues which madeMicrosoft pull the updates down. Shortly, the problems are still there and the updates that should resolve the issues are also down. That’s why you need to fix the malfunction manually as explained below.

How to solve ‘Unexpected error from external database driver’ on Windows 10

Since the problem is related with a recent Windows 10 update, for addressing the problem you will have to manually uninstall the very same update patch.

Additionally, you must alsoturn off the automatic update featuresince the Windows system might apply the update automatically again, situation during which the initial problem might reappear.

1. Manually uninstall the KB4041691 update patch or any other recent system update

2. Turn off automatic update feature

So, removing the KB4041691 Windows 10 update will help you fix the ‘Unexpected error from external database driver’ issue.

If this solution isn’t working, you can additionally choose to initiate a system scan: open an elevated cmd window – right-click on the Windows Start icon and selectCommand Prompt (Admin)– and in the cmd window executesfc /scannow.

Moreover, you can also choose to make a System Restore: make sure you choose a restore point where the ‘Unexpected error from external database driver’ error didn’t exist.

You can use the comments field from below for sharing your own troubleshooting experience with other users who might be facing the same problem.

Fix: Windows 10 ‘Unexpected error from external database driver’#

How to solve ‘Unexpected error from external database driver’ on Windows 10#

1. Manually uninstall the KB4041691 update patch or any other recent system update#

2. Turn off automatic update feature#

Fix: Windows 10 ‘Unexpected error from external database driver’

How to solve ‘Unexpected error from external database driver’ on Windows 10

1. Manually uninstall the KB4041691 update patch or any other recent system update

2. Turn off automatic update feature