i can´t open excel, what can i do?

[Paula]

Hello, i have windows vista and i have a problem with excel and power point,
i can´t open the programs with the icons only if i want to open an existing
file i can acces the programs, but when i use the icons i can´t do it, what
can i do to active the icons?

 

[Jan Karel Pieterse]

Hi Paula,

Hello, i have windows vista and i have a problem with excel and power point,
i can´t open the programs with the icons only if i want to open an existing
file i can acces the programs, but when i use the icons i can´t do it, what
can i do to active the icons?

Can you open the exe files directly, e.g.:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\excel.exe

If so, try rightclicking the file and selecting "Send to, Desktop (create
shortcut) and try the new icon.

Regards,

Jan Karel Pieterse
Excel MVP
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