file format is not valid?

[Guest]

We opened an Excel 2002 file emailed to us in our Excel 2000 program. Ever
since then, we get an "error (9.0.6926SP-3) File Format is not Valid"
message, but allows the workbook to be opened anyway.
Even now when we open a blank (New) workbook file, the same error message
appears, but allows the program to proceed.

How do you get rid of this error nuisance?

James

 

[Dave Peterson]

It sounds to me like you have something (not an excel workbook) in your XLStart
folder.

It could also be in the folder that's specified under:
Tools|options|General tab:
"at startup, open all files in:" <xl2002+ wording>
"Alternate Startup File location" <before xl2002 wording>

Chip Pearson has some notes that you may want to read:
http://www.cpearson.com/excel/StartupErrors.htm

 

[Guest]

Dave,

Thank you so very much for your informative answer and solutions.
I apologize for the delay in responding, but it just took longer to try all
those suggestions, trying to keep from messing anything else up.

It actually turned out to be the first suggestion you made, even though we
eliminated most of the others options first. There was a file in the xlstart
folder causing all the errors we asked about.

Again, let me say thank you, and have a good day!

James