"The specified file is not a valid spreadsheet or contains no data to import" Error When Importing an Excel Spreadsheet

When attempting to create a list from a spreadsheet you may run into the error:

"The specified file is not a valid spreadsheet or contains no data to import"

Here is the solution:

• In Internet Explorer click Tools --> Internet Options.
• Click Security --> click sites --> and add your site name. If you are currently using a URL from SharePoint.com, be sure to enter https://*.securespsites.com and http://*.securespsites.com.