To fix the problem
- To change the value of TypeGuessRows, use these steps:
- On the Start menu, click Run. In the Run dialog box, type Regedt32, and then click OK.
- Open the following key in the Registry editor:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Jet\4.0\Engines\Excel - Double-click TypeGuessRows.
- In the DWORD editor dialog box, click Decimal under Base. Type a value between 0
- Click OK, and then exit the Registry Editor.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/281517/EN-US/