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NT Explorer doesn't like .xls files.

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by lewis_rs

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When I open an Excel file using NT Explorer, I get the following message:
Cannot find the file ?fqfn.xls? (or one of its components). Make sure the path and filename are correct and that all required libraries are available.

If I use the ?Excel Open Look in? option, it opens it with no problem. Anyone know what I have to do for NT Explorer?
Thanks,
Bob Lewis

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by dklippert

You don't mention the version you're using, but try the following:

Quit Excel

On the Start>Run line type excel /unregserver. Click OK

On the Start>Run line type excel /regserver. Click OK

Start and Quit Excel

by beermonster

Hi,
It sounds like your file association has been lost. Basically, this is the link that tells NT what app to run when a file with an xls extension is clicked. The file will open correctly in 'Excel Open Look in' because in that instance it it excel itself which attempts to open the file, rather than the OS. In explorer, select view \ options \ file types. Browse to excel workbook and check that xls is displayed as a filetype. If so check that the associated application is Excel. If the xlsextension is not shown, then add it and associate it with excel. Hope this helps...

by lewis_rs

Nope, not that either. Explorer File type xls says:

Extension: XLB XLS
Content Type: application/vnd.ms-excel
Opens With: EXCEL
Any other thoughts?

by dklippert

When you say "Cannot find the file ?fqfn.xls? (or one of its components)."
You mean any Excel file, right? Not just one particular file.

by lewis_rs

Yes, FQFN is just a name. The name within quotes is the name that I clicked on. It does exist.

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