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From: Dorci on 4 Mar 2010 13:28
Thanks Tinytall, that worked for me!

"Tinytall" wrote:

> Here is what fixed it for me. This is different than any of the above steps.
> I got this direct from Microsoft Tech Support.
>
> Edit .xls file type
> 1. Click on Start > Control Panel.
> 2. Double click on Folder Options and select File Types tab.
> 3. Select XLS file type extension and click on Advanced.
> 4. Highlight Open under actions and click Edit.
> In the dialog box that appears you need to make two adjustments:
> Application to perform action:
> At the end of the line after /e append a space character followed by "%1"
> (including the quotes)
> DDE Application Not Running:
> Insert new text: [Open("%1")] (including the brackets)
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Eric
>
>
> "nw" wrote:
>
> > I am having the exact problem described. It began 1-2 weeks ago and only
> > effects Excel. Running XP Pro with Excel 2003. Still looking for a solution.
> >
> > "Tinytall" wrote:
> >
> > > I have the same issue (in XP Pro) where opening an Excel file (.xls or .xlsx)
> > > from a directory or from an email will not open the file. It simply shells
> > > out Excel without opening the file contents. I need to save the attachment,
> > > open Excel, then click open, navigate to the saved file and it then will
> > > open. I have unchecked the previously suggested checkmark in Excel Options,
> > > Advanced, General, Ignore Applications that use Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE).
> > >
> > > I've even tried other suggested methods such as Start | Run | Excel
> > > /unregserver and Start | Run| Excel /regserver with no luck.
> > >
> > > I'm getting tired of saving attachments to open them, so if anyone has found
> > > another issue, please post.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > "JimC" wrote:
> > >
> > > > It used to work fine and now doesn't. if i save the file and open through
> > > > Excel, works fine but just trying to double click attachment or outlook
> > > > message, gives and error message
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