Issue with SharePoint 2010 - Datasheet View

Issue with SharePoint 2010 - Datasheet View

When attempting to  view a list in Datasheet view, you receive  an error in SharePoint 2010 as displayed  below:

Cause

The ActiveX control for the Datasheet view is not compatible with Office 64-bit versions.

Resolution

If you are running Office 2010, 64-bit (with IE7 or IE8):
1. Make sure that your browser settings have the site in Trusted Sites in the Internet zone, and that ActiveX controls are enabled.
2. Install the 2007 Office System Driver: Data Connectivity Components.  Also see MS Knowledgebase article:  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2266203

If you are running Office 2007:
1. Make sure that your browser settings have the site in Trusted Sites in the Internet zone, and that ActiveX controls are enabled.
2. Make sure that the Microsoft Office Access Web Datasheet Component and the Windows SharePoint Service Support options for Microsoft Office are installed. (Steps here). Also See MS Knowledgebase article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909506/en-us