Error "A Microsoft SharePoint Foundation compatible application could not be found"

1.                   Go to Tools in IE

2.                   Click on Internet Options

3.                   Click on Programs at the top

4.                   Click on “Manage add-ons” near the bottom

5.                   Click on Publisher, so you can see all of Microsoft Corporation together

6.                   Scroll to SharePoint names (May be one or several)

7.                   Make sure they are all enabled by clicking on the name; the Enable button is towards the bottom.

8.                   Then click OK and OK and restart IE

Note: Also verify that your are not using IE x64 with Office x86