No option to edit a list in datasheet view

I have a list in SharePoint that I would like to edit in datasheet view and also export to excel. On my personal laptop, there is no option to edit in datasheet view. And when I export to excel, I get many error messages, with the final result being
that it opens up MS Excel but it fails.
Both actions work on my work PC. What can I do on my personal laptop to get these two functions to work?
IE11.0.9600.16476CO
Win 7 Home Premium, 64 bit
Office Small Busness 2007 SP3 MSO (12.0.6683.5000)
SharePoint 2007 (12.0.0.6421)

Hi,
As per your given information you have installed the office 2007 on your client machine, so can you please check the
Office
2007 Data Connectivity Component is installed or not if not plz. Installed and let us know.
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