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List cannot be displayed in Datasheet view

Problem: User unable to view a list in Datasheet view on WSS 3.0

Background: Users report problems viewing a list in the Datasheet view on WSS 3.0. An error message users receive is:

"The list 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."

Problem Causes: The Microsoft knowledge base on this issue is located here. This behavior occurs if one or more if the following conditions are true:

A datasheet component that is compatible with Windows SharePoint Services is not installed.

A Microsoft Office 2003 Professional edition is not installed on the computer.

The Web browser does not support ActiveX controls.

Support for ActiveX controls is disabled.

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