Can't open an excel file (have 2007, Vista) without saving first

[JimC]

It used to work fine and now doesn't. if i save the file and open through
Excel, works fine but just trying to double click attachment or outlook
message, gives and error message

 

[Fred Smith]

And the error message is?

Regards,
Fred.

 

[JimC]

The system cannot find the file specified

And the error message is?

Regards,
Fred.

 

[Fred Smith]

I would check your file associations.

Go to Control Panel>Default Programs>Associate a file type or protocol with
a program.

Look for the extension you are tyring to open (.xlsx, .csv, etc.). Make sure
it's associated with Excel. If not, change it so it is.

Regards,
Fred.

 

[JimC]

I've now checked the associations and they're all correct. Still didn't fix
the problem but thanks for responding.

 

[JimC]

Fixed the problem by going to Excel Options, Advanced tab, and under the
general heading:
Uncheck the box that says: Ignore other Applications that use Dynamic Data
Exchange (DDE)

 

[Tinytall]

I have the same issue (in XP Pro) where opening an Excel file (.xls or .xlsx)
from a directory or from an email will not open the file. It simply shells
out Excel without opening the file contents. I need to save the attachment,
open Excel, then click open, navigate to the saved file and it then will
open. I have unchecked the previously suggested checkmark in Excel Options,
Advanced, General, Ignore Applications that use Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE).

I've even tried other suggested methods such as Start | Run | Excel
/unregserver and Start | Run| Excel /regserver with no luck.

I'm getting tired of saving attachments to open them, so if anyone has found
another issue, please post.

Thanks in advance.

 

[nw]

I am having the exact problem described. It began 1-2 weeks ago and only
effects Excel. Running XP Pro with Excel 2003. Still looking for a solution.

 

[Tinytall]

Here is what fixed it for me. This is different than any of the above steps.
I got this direct from Microsoft Tech Support.

Edit .xls file type
1. Click on Start > Control Panel.
2. Double click on Folder Options and select File Types tab.
3. Select XLS file type extension and click on Advanced.
4. Highlight Open under actions and click Edit.
In the dialog box that appears you need to make two adjustments:
Application to perform action:
At the end of the line after /e append a space character followed by "%1"
(including the quotes)
DDE Application Not Running:
Insert new text: [Open("%1")] (including the brackets)

I hope this helps.

Eric

 

[medy]

Hi all,

Sorry to post my problem not in a new post. But i have a problem on my CEO
laptop the same as you guys did. My boss can't open his excel (xls)
attachment in outlook 2007 if he didn't save it first.
It is said (error) " the file you're trying to open, ***.xls, is in a
different format that specified by the file extension. Verify that the file
is not corrupted and is from a trusted source before opening the file. Do you
want to open the file now?"
If i click yes that another error appeared " problems came up in the
following areas during load: unknown" and it is said that the errors listed
in some folder\***.log but when i can't find the file even i already check
for hidden file and system file.
Please help me I'm frustrated to find the answer. FYI my boss using Vista
Business SP1 and Office 2007 and CRM v4.0.
Thanks for your help guys,

Here is what fixed it for me. This is different than any of the above steps.
I got this direct from Microsoft Tech Support.

Edit .xls file type
1. Click on Start > Control Panel.
2. Double click on Folder Options and select File Types tab.
3. Select XLS file type extension and click on Advanced.
4. Highlight Open under actions and click Edit.
In the dialog box that appears you need to make two adjustments:
Application to perform action:
At the end of the line after /e append a space character followed by "%1"
(including the quotes)
DDE Application Not Running:
Insert new text: [Open("%1")] (including the brackets)

I hope this helps.

Eric

I am having the exact problem described. It began 1-2 weeks ago and only
effects Excel. Running XP Pro with Excel 2003. Still looking for a solution.

 

[Roger]

Followed your instructions but now I get three sequencial error messages
after dbl clicking file gas_elec.xls
1. "C:\Documents.xls' could not be found. Check spelling of the file name,
and verify that the file location is correct.
CLICK OK
2. 'and.xls' could not be found. Check spelling of the file name, and verify
that the file location is correct.
CLICK OK
3. 'Settings\roger\desktop\finance\gas_elec.xls' could not be found. Check
spelling of the file name, and verify that the file location is correct.
CLICK OK
The file now opens!
I have tested three other files with same result.

Here is what fixed it for me. This is different than any of the above steps.
I got this direct from Microsoft Tech Support.

Edit .xls file type
1. Click on Start > Control Panel.
2. Double click on Folder Options and select File Types tab.
3. Select XLS file type extension and click on Advanced.
4. Highlight Open under actions and click Edit.
In the dialog box that appears you need to make two adjustments:
Application to perform action:
At the end of the line after /e append a space character followed by "%1"
(including the quotes)
DDE Application Not Running:
Insert new text: [Open("%1")] (including the brackets)

I hope this helps.

Eric

I am having the exact problem described. It began 1-2 weeks ago and only
effects Excel. Running XP Pro with Excel 2003. Still looking for a solution.

 

[Dorci]

Thanks Tinytall, that worked for me!

Here is what fixed it for me. This is different than any of the above steps.
I got this direct from Microsoft Tech Support.

Edit .xls file type
1. Click on Start > Control Panel.
2. Double click on Folder Options and select File Types tab.
3. Select XLS file type extension and click on Advanced.
4. Highlight Open under actions and click Edit.
In the dialog box that appears you need to make two adjustments:
Application to perform action:
At the end of the line after /e append a space character followed by "%1"
(including the quotes)
DDE Application Not Running:
Insert new text: [Open("%1")] (including the brackets)

I hope this helps.

Eric

I am having the exact problem described. It began 1-2 weeks ago and only
effects Excel. Running XP Pro with Excel 2003. Still looking for a solution.

 

[nota4n1]

TinyTall,
I have been through this forum looking for the magic answer. Tried them all,
but noticed you reference to the "%1" in the perform action. The %1 was in
the perform action but without the quotes("%1"). Adding the quotes to the
existing %1 in the perform action and not adding anything to the DE
Application not running, solved the problem.

Thanks Tinytall, that worked for me!

Here is what fixed it for me. This is different than any of the above steps.
I got this direct from Microsoft Tech Support.

Edit .xls file type
1. Click on Start > Control Panel.
2. Double click on Folder Options and select File Types tab.
3. Select XLS file type extension and click on Advanced.
4. Highlight Open under actions and click Edit.
In the dialog box that appears you need to make two adjustments:
Application to perform action:
At the end of the line after /e append a space character followed by "%1"
(including the quotes)
DDE Application Not Running:
Insert new text: [Open("%1")] (including the brackets)

I hope this helps.

Eric

I am having the exact problem described. It began 1-2 weeks ago and only
effects Excel. Running XP Pro with Excel 2003. Still looking for a solution.

:

I have the same issue (in XP Pro) where opening an Excel file (.xls or .xlsx)
from a directory or from an email will not open the file. It simply shells
out Excel without opening the file contents. I need to save the attachment,
open Excel, then click open, navigate to the saved file and it then will
open. I have unchecked the previously suggested checkmark in Excel Options,
Advanced, General, Ignore Applications that use Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE).

I've even tried other suggested methods such as Start | Run | Excel
/unregserver and Start | Run| Excel /regserver with no luck.

I'm getting tired of saving attachments to open them, so if anyone has found
another issue, please post.

Thanks in advance.

:

It used to work fine and now doesn't. if i save the file and open through
Excel, works fine but just trying to double click attachment or outlook
message, gives and error message