Installed ArcGIS 10.5 but get the following error when trying to add an Excel table:"Failed to connect to database. An underlying database error occurred. Class not registered". I recall seen this type of error before and the solution was to load a file f

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07-17-2017 04:24 PM
EmilioSolano
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Tried to add a table from Excel, (Office Professional Plus 2016) and got the error mentioned, see attached pop-up.

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EmilioSolano
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The solution to the problem I mention is to load a MS Office driver found here: Download 2007 Office System Driver: Data Connectivity Components from Official Microsoft Download Ce... 

Installing that driver resolved the issue.

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EmilioSolano
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The solution to the problem I mention is to load a MS Office driver found here: Download 2007 Office System Driver: Data Connectivity Components from Official Microsoft Download Ce... 

Installing that driver resolved the issue.

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