Why is Office required for multiple file uploading?

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Why is Office required for multiple file uploading?
I don't have Office, is there something I can install that will enable this feature?

Ryan · Answer 1 · 2011-06-23 22:58:59Z

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There is an ActiveX control that is used to support multiple file uploading - that ActiveX control is installed with office.

answered Jun 23 '11 at 22:58

Ryan
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I don't have Office, is there something I can install that will enable this feature? – Kirk Strobeck Jun 24 '11 at 2:46

Sig Weber · Answer 2 · 2011-06-26 13:52:22Z

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@Kirk: Depending on your SharePoint version it should be sufficient to either install SharePoint Designer 2007 or 2010.

Edit: Forgot to mention that SharePoint Designer is a free download from the Microsoft Website.

edited Jun 26 '11 at 13:52

answered Jun 24 '11 at 13:22

Sig Weber
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	Great workaround. – Tom Resing Jun 24 '11 at 22:57
	Do you have the link? – Kirk Strobeck Jun 25 '11 at 14:58
	Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 (32-bit) microsoft.com/downloads/en/… – Sig Weber Jun 25 '11 at 21:30
	SharePoint Designer 2007 microsoft.com/downloads/en/… and don't forget to apply the latest Service Pack too microsoft.com/downloads/en/… – Sig Weber Jun 25 '11 at 21:32

Muhimbi · Answer 3 · 2011-06-24 05:32:03Z

You can also upload multiple files using WebDav (Explorer View). Office is not required for that. See this question for requirements.

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