Saturday, July 21, 2007

EXCEL file can’t be open

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I had encountered a problem with a user’s pc where the EXCEL file can’t be open when double-click on the .xls file itself. The system promoted the messages of “Windows cannot find "filename". Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again”.


However, the file can be open if I first launch the Excel program and then go to File menu to open the .xls file. The problem can’t be resolved even reinstalling the MS Office.


After much research, I finally got a solution for it from the Internet.


These are the steps for the resolution: -


1. In Microsoft Office Excel 2007, click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click Excel Options.


2. Click Advanced, and then click to clear the Ignore other applications check box in the General area.


3. Click OK.


For the earlier version of Excel (Microsoft Office 2003 or below):-


1. Go to the Tools menu of Excel, click Options.


2. Click the General tab.


3. Click to clear the Ignore other applications check box, and then click OK.



See also my article-- Cannot open attachment in Lotus Notes:- http://sc-network.blogspot.com/2008/08/cannot-open-attachment-in-lotus-notes.html

1 comment:

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