Can't open file in Excel (or Word)

[bltrenner]

All of the sudden I cannot open an Excel file (or Word document). Also,
Internet Explorer stopped working but I was able to reset it back to original
settings and it works again.

When I try to open an Excel file I get the box that says "Miscrosoft Excel
has encountered a problem and must close" - exact same message when trying to
access a Word document.

I don't know what to do - I have uninstalled and reinstalled Office a few
times but nothing helps.

 

[Gary''s Student]

What version of Excel are you using?