Excel v. 2000 won't auto-open later version files

[aptly10]

When I double click on a newer version XLS file, my v 2000 starts but no file
loads. I have to use the v.2000 File/Open menu to search for the file and
load it. Is there an upgrade to obviate this step?

Comments much appreciated.

 

[Jim Rech]

Usually this means you have Ignore Other Applications selected under Tools,
Options, General.

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Jim
| When I double click on a newer version XLS file, my v 2000 starts but no
file
| loads. I have to use the v.2000 File/Open menu to search for the file and
| load it. Is there an upgrade to obviate this step?
|
| Comments much appreciated.

 

[aptly10]

Jim:
As we say in Australia, "yer blood's worth bottling!"
That's an accolade; an expression of high praise.

But what a commentary on the arcane rules of MS. Whoever would have presumed
newer versions of Excel counted as "other applications"?

Many thanks, Jim
aptly10