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202097 2003-12-22 04:36:00 Hi
I run WIN XP and Office XP (Excel 2002)
For some reason I have started to get a message which says "unable to read file"
However after clicking this "ok" buton TWICE, the file opens fine.

I have tried a "detect and Repair" to no avail.
Also the run command "excel /unregserver", followed by the re-registration of Excel

The problem occurs whether opening a blank sheet from Excel or a file from Windows Explorer

Can anyone help please

TIA

Ron
Ron_A (1369)
202098 2003-12-22 05:21:00 Hi Ron, there are a few reasons why this error could occur. Try this one first (support.microsoft.com) and if no joy here is a query on MSKB of others (support.microsoft.com).

hth
parry (27)
202099 2003-12-22 05:22:00 See if there are any files in your XLStart folder, or see if you are pointing to an alternate startup folder. (Tools - Options - General)

You may have some unwanted temp files in there?
godfather (25)
202100 2003-12-22 09:33:00 Hi All

Thanks for your help
Yes Godfather - there was a "Mail Recipient" Shortcut in the XLSTART folder

Thks again

Ron
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