Excel not opening files from file icon

M

Mauro

Hi all,

when I try to open a file double clicking on it or on a link to it, Excel
program window opens but the file does not.
If I try to open the file from Excel menu "File" -> "Open..." the file opens
correctly.
I tried to uninstall and then re-install Excel but the problem is still
present.

My version is Excel2002 SP3 (build n. 10.6501.6626).

Thanks for helping!!

Mauro
 
S

Stefan Hägglund [MSFT]

Hi Mauro!

You can reset the file association for Excel by using the following two
strings at the Start/run box:

1. "excel.exe /unregserver" (without quotationmarks)
2. "excel.exe /regserver" (without quotationmarks)

Can you open the file now by doubleclick on it?

Best regards

Stefan Hägglund
Microsoft Support
 
F

Frank Kabel

Hi
try the following:
goto 'Tools-Options-General " and uncheck "Ignore other Applications"
Exit Excel and try again

If this doesn't work try to re-register Excel

1. Close Excel first and
2. On the Windows Taskbar
2.1 Start>Run "excel.exe /unregserver"(no quotes)>OK.
2.2 Start>Run "excel.exe /regserver"(no quotes)>OK.
 
M

Mauro

Thanks so much, it works!!

Mauro

Stefan Hägglund said:
Hi Mauro!

You can reset the file association for Excel by using the following two
strings at the Start/run box:

1. "excel.exe /unregserver" (without quotationmarks)
2. "excel.exe /regserver" (without quotationmarks)

Can you open the file now by doubleclick on it?

Best regards

Stefan Hägglund
Microsoft Support
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M

Mauro

Thanks Frank,

the second method works, while the first has failed.
Thanks very much!

Mauro
 
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