FDO error: -2147221231 in ArcMap

Question

HiI get this error when I add the Excel file from the "Add Data" method":Failed to connect to  database.FDO error: -2147221231Please guide me. Thanks

danretired · Accepted Answer

That number is tied to old versions of Windows operating system.... up date it

in the interim use

Excel To Table (Conversion)—ArcMap | Documentation (arcgis.com)

curtvprice · Accepted Answer

Also see info here

Error: Failed to connect to database. An underlying database error occurred. Class not registered

https://support.esri.com/en/technical-article/000013670