call access 97 (32 bit) from a 64 bit .net application

Question

I have a windows (.NET) application and a web (.NET) application developed in Visual Studio 2019. I have recently updated the 2 applications to 64 bit. All fine. Except, I need the 2 applications to communicate with a legacy Microsoft Access 97 database which must remain as a 32 bit file. This is a temporary arrangement as it will eventually be removed. I have found that trying to install the 64 bit driver insists on uninstalling Microsoft Office 2007 as there would be a clash of drivers. This would be a hassle as it means I lose the use of Microsoft Office 2007.

What options are there (if any) where I can get my 64 bit applications to work with 32 bit access, but not lose Microsoft Office 2007?

Thanks.