problem opening files (simple i think)

sykes · May 2nd, 2002, 05:15 AM

Hi
Am having problems opening .Xls files.
Each time I try, the cursed maching tries to unsuccessfully open each section of the file path bit by bit until the end where it finally opens the file anyway.
I think I've seen the solution before, but can't remember how to solve it.
I seem to remember it's something to do with having visited explorer, and the file associations section.
Anyone?
Ta, in anticipation.
Sykes

gareth · May 2nd, 2002, 05:31 AM

Where are you trying to open the files in,Excel or Access ?

Answer that and I will tell you what to do next.just email me garethl@ij.co.za

Chris Davison · May 2nd, 2002, 12:48 PM

Sykes,

answer to the board please, not to Gareth's email

this way, we all share the information and Gareth's solution

sykes · May 3rd, 2002, 01:53 AM

sorry about that, as It's the first time I've used the site, I didn't know the protocol! Gareth said e-mail him direct, so I assumed that with him being a "regular" this was normal, and that my problem was too trivial to be considered on the message board.
It's still not solved by the way so if anyone else has any ideas........

Kindest

Sykes

Chris Davison · May 3rd, 2002, 12:39 PM

no worries Sykes, Gareth should know better.

zacemmel · May 3rd, 2002, 12:57 PM

Try going to run - > Excel /unregserver then do Excel /regserver.

Jack in the UK · May 3rd, 2002, 12:59 PM

Hi

NEVER is the question stupid, silly or worthless, NEVER NEVER NEVER if the poster requires help or is not quite sure. thats the hole point.

Siomple to me is rocket sicence to my pal Chris D and what Cris gets up to in some of his post i have no ideas what so ever. I might nbe extreamly very techi.. but ever week we call each other and ask hows this and please help.. and the millions of emails and Pm between us,,, so no i disagree totall and back this with all my 800 posts, if you need to know PLEASE feel free to post and ask for help... please i really mean it...

Also check search.. so many post alwas a libary there to fall back on, worth a look and good fun to, i know i do..

I campaign to get posts and answers on the board as i see if someone help you or indeed me, which guys do then many other guys can learn too.

try this open excel and file open and select excel this will force excel to open the file or at least try to..

do you get error message if so what does it say?

May 2nd, 2002, 05:31 AM	#2
gareth Board Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Cape Town,South Africa Posts: 234	Where are you trying to open the files in,Excel or Access ? Answer that and I will tell you what to do next.just email me garethl@ij.co.za __________________ Regards Gareth Visit The Excel Maniacs :<>: Have a Chat! :<>: Free Stuff!

May 3rd, 2002, 12:59 PM	#7
Jack in the UK Board Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3,065	Hi NEVER is the question stupid, silly or worthless, NEVER NEVER NEVER if the poster requires help or is not quite sure. thats the hole point. Siomple to me is rocket sicence to my pal Chris D and what Cris gets up to in some of his post i have no ideas what so ever. I might nbe extreamly very techi.. but ever week we call each other and ask hows this and please help.. and the millions of emails and Pm between us,,, so no i disagree totall and back this with all my 800 posts, if you need to know PLEASE feel free to post and ask for help... please i really mean it... Also check search.. so many post alwas a libary there to fall back on, worth a look and good fun to, i know i do.. I campaign to get posts and answers on the board as i see if someone help you or indeed me, which guys do then many other guys can learn too. try this open excel and file open and select excel this will force excel to open the file or at least try to.. do you get error message if so what does it say? __________________ Free Excel based Web Toolbar available here. Jack in the UK J & R Excel Solutions "making Excel work for you"

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May 2nd, 2002, 05:15 AM	#1
sykes Board Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cornwall,England Posts: 1,273	Hi Am having problems opening .Xls files. Each time I try, the cursed maching tries to unsuccessfully open each section of the file path bit by bit until the end where it finally opens the file anyway. I think I've seen the solution before, but can't remember how to solve it. I seem to remember it's something to do with having visited explorer, and the file associations section. Anyone? Ta, in anticipation. Sykes

May 2nd, 2002, 12:48 PM	#3
Chris Davison MrExcel MVP Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Millbank, London, UK Posts: 1,790	Sykes, answer to the board please, not to Gareth's email this way, we all share the information and Gareth's solution

May 3rd, 2002, 01:53 AM	#4
sykes Board Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cornwall,England Posts: 1,273	sorry about that, as It's the first time I've used the site, I didn't know the protocol! Gareth said e-mail him direct, so I assumed that with him being a "regular" this was normal, and that my problem was too trivial to be considered on the message board. It's still not solved by the way so if anyone else has any ideas........ Kindest Sykes

May 3rd, 2002, 12:39 PM	#5
Chris Davison MrExcel MVP Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Millbank, London, UK Posts: 1,790	no worries Sykes, Gareth should know better.

May 3rd, 2002, 12:57 PM	#6
zacemmel Board Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 636	Try going to run - > Excel /unregserver then do Excel /regserver.