how to open TMP file that may be damaged

[Guest]

I thought I lost a file yesterday. But i think I found it saved as a TMP file
because that is around the same time I would have saved my file. I tried to
open it in excel but it says it is unrecognizable, or may be damaged. I dont
want to do any further damage. I really need the file ASAP or i will have to
do it all over again. Any suggestions.

Also does anyone know what a Prefetch (PF) file is, how can I open it.

 

[Malke]

I thought I lost a file yesterday. But i think I found it saved as a
TMP file because that is around the same time I would have saved my
file. I tried to
open it in excel but it says it is unrecognizable, or may be damaged.
I dont want to do any further damage. I really need the file ASAP or i
will have to do it all over again. Any suggestions.

Also does anyone know what a Prefetch (PF) file is, how can I open it.

If your Excel file was corrupted, then I don't know how you will get it
back. Ask the experts in an Excel newsgroup (this one is for the XP
operating system). Here is a list of all the MS newsgroups:
http://aumha.org/nntp.htm

As for Prefetch, those files will not help you. Here is an explanation
of Prefetch:

The files in the Prefetch folder are data files related to enhancing the
speed at which applications start. Windows XP Professional monitors the
files that are used when the computer starts and when you start
applications. By monitoring these files, Windows XP Professional can
prefetch them. Prefetching data is the process whereby data that is
expected to be requested is read ahead into the cache. Prefetching boot
files and applications decreases the time needed to start Windows XP
Professional and start applications.

Malke

 

[Guest]

Malke,
I found the excel newsgroup from the list that you sent, but how come it
pulls up outlook express to view the messages? Does it work differently than
this newsgroup? For this newsgroup I just access through internet.

 

[Malke]

Malke,
I found the excel newsgroup from the list that you sent, but how come
it pulls up outlook express to view the messages? Does it work
differently than this newsgroup? For this newsgroup I just access
through internet.

Since you are using the web interface, you may not realize that this is
really a newsgroup. You will get far more out of this resource if you
learn to use a newsreader. There are many good newsreaders for Windows,
but you can use Outlook Express since you already have it. That's why
the newsgroup for Excel opens in OE. Here are some links to information
about newsgroups:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page3.html#12-09-02 - a brief
explanation of newsgroups
http://michaelstevenstech.com/outlookexpressnewreader.htm
http://rickrogers.org/setupoe.htm

http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

http://aumha.org/nntp.htm - list of MS newsgroups
microsoft.public.test.here - MS group to test if your newsreader is
working properly
http://www.mailmsg.com/SPAM_munging.htm - how to munge email address
http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm - multiposting vs.
crossposting

Some other newsreaders for Windows:
http://www.forteinc.com/agent/index.php - for Forte
http://www.mozilla.org
http://gravity.tbates.org/
http://www.40tude.com/dialog/
http://xnews.newsguy.com/

Malke