there was a problem sending the command to the program

[anon125]

that is the error box in win7 when i click on an excel file.
if i open excel it can find and open the files.
thanks all

 

[VoG]

Which version of Excel?

 

[VoG]

In Excel 2010, on the File tab click Options, click Advanced, scroll down to General and untick Ignore other applications...

Similarly for Excel 2007.

In earlier versions you will find this setting under Tools > Options.

 

[anon125]

in 2002, options is only available with a spreadsheet loaded!
ignore other applications is already unticked.
thanks