C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Borland Shared\BDE

Many developers have shared pre‑packaged BDE installers that are known to work with RAD Studio 10.2 Tokyo. For example, a popular package is described as “适用于 XE10.2 的 BDE 控件,亲测有效,直接安装即可使用” (BDE components for XE10.2, tested and ready to use). While these are convenient, always be cautious and use antivirus scanning when downloading from unofficial websites.

: Execute the bdesetup.exe file and follow the prompts. It is often recommended to install to a simple path like C:\IDAPI .

BDE relies heavily on the Windows registry and system‑wide DLL registration. Deploying a BDE‑based application to end‑user machines requires either running the full BDE installer on each target machine or using a complex setup that registers all the necessary registry keys and files. This can be a maintenance burden.

Open the Windows Start Menu and search for (or run bdeadmin.exe from C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Borland Shared\BDE ).

Once you have successfully downloaded the installer package, follow these steps to integrate the legacy components back into your IDE palette: 1. Run the Core Installer

Simply running the installer is often not enough to make the BDE components appear in the IDE palette. You must manually register them after installation: Run the Installer:

Right-click the downloaded installer executable and select .