Import asking for file repair instructions

[Art Keating]

Hello,

I'm using 2007 to import an Excel file, but when I click finish I ge
two pop ups.

The first warns that the file being opened is in an older format (tha
is correct), asks for permission to continue. I hit 'Yes'.

The second says 'There was a problem opening this project last time. D
you want to attempt a repair (Yes or No)?


If I answer no, MS- Project restarts.

If I answer Yes, MS-Project restarts.

In neither case is the project plan updated with the Excel data,

I have SP-1 and the 2007 Infrastructure update installed.

Thanks for any help

 

[JulieS]

Hi Art,

I'm not sure about the second issue you note, but to stop the prompt
from the first, in Tools > Options, Security, check the option to
allow legacy file formats.

Also, there was a problem with Project 2007 SP-1 and importing Excel
files. It was fixed in the Infrastructure Update released in July.
I don't recall the specific issue you relate below, but it is worth
checking to see if you have the IU installed and if not, install it.

I hope this helps. Let us know how you get along.

Julie
Project MVP

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