Problem description: If a site has a document library using the Datasheet view a user will receive the following error when trying to navigate to the site.
“The list is displayed in Standard view. It cannot be displayed in Datasheet view for one or more of the following reasons: A datasheet component compatible with Windows SharePoint Services is not installed, your browser does not support ActiveX controls, or support for ActiveX controls is disabled.”
There are three possible solutions:
1. Active X Security levels are not properly set. Although, this may be the problem most likely the properties are correct. Double check to see that they are set properly.
2. The installation of Microsoft Office 2003 is corrupt. It will need to be repaired:
a. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
b. Double-click Add or Remove Programs, click Microsoft Office 2003, and then click Change.
c. In the Microsoft Office 2003 Setup dialog box, click Reinstall or Repair, and then click Next.
d. Click Detect and Repair errors in my Office installation, and then click Install.
3. The registry key may need to be deleted (if present)
a. Close IE
b. Start > Run > type “regedit”
c. locate HKEY_local_machine\software\microsoft\internet explorer\ activex compatibility sub-key {65BCBEE4-7728-41A0-97BE-14E1CAE36AAE}
d. Delete the folder
e. Restart IE
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