Summary:
This article addresses an issue of being prompted to install Report Designer despite it being installed already.
Symptoms:
Users receive a notification to install Report Designer even though it is installed on their computer.
Causes:
This is by design as the application will automatically prompt to install if the dropdown to "Open in Excel" is not selected within 5 seconds of choosing to open a report in Excel.
Resolution:
Select "Open in Excel" within 5 seconds of choosing to open a report in Excel.
Properties:
Report Designer
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