Unable to open Excel 2002 files - read-only/encrypted?

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John M

I have 2 Excel 2002 files that won't open with the message they are read-only
or
encrypted. This is on WIN XP Pro.

Prior to this happening I remember them showing a message that there was a
sharing violation - I can't see how as this computer is not on a network and
I am the only user anyway.

I also deleted all files in my temp folders and did a re-boot.

Anyway now I can't even open, delete, rename, email or move these 2 files. I
have run a virus checker and carried out chkdsk. All other Excel worksheet
files are fine.

Anything else I can do to check the problem?

It can't be a damaged disk could it?
 
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