file location problem

[Robin]

I ran a mail merge (Excel data into Word) which crashed my system. Ever
since, I can't open Excel files by double-clicking on them -- either from
within a folder or when sent to me via e-mail as a file attachment. I
consistently get a message that says "cannot find file (or one of its
components). Make sure the path and
filename are correct and that all required libraries are available."

I can, however, open these same files directly within Excel. I've run
Norton Utilities and have reinstalled Office, but still no fix. Any
suggestions (short of reinstalling the operating system)?

 

[Robin]

Yes. I get the same error message.

Do you get the same problem when you create the folloing
file with Excel and subsequently attempt to open it with
Explorer (which I assume you are trying to do):

c:\test.xls

 

[Robin]

Thanks ... just tried it and no change. Still getting the same error.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

One of these might help:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;200915
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;296055
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;177248