file won't open

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Gord Dibben

You could have code in the workbook or an add-in which may be causing the
error.

You could try opening the file in "safe" mode

windows start button|Run
excel /safe

Look for Workbook_Open or Auto_Open code.

Go to Tools>Add-ins and uncheck any strange add-ins. Maybe uncheck all and
recheck until you find the offender.

Gord Dibben Excel MVP
 
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Gord Dibben

Ann

How and from where are you trying to open the file?

What is the origin of the file?

Which version was it written in and which version are you running?

Is it an *.XLS file or some other?

Gord Dibben Excel MVP
 
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Dave Peterson

Do you get this same error if you try to open that file in Notepad (don't save
it from there if you can open it!!!).

It kind of sounds like the file is corrupted--or maybe a media (disk) failure.
 
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