Jim
I can't access any of the excel options as it freezes on opening.
I tried opening the documewnt in word pad and its just a jumbled mess.
and regret I have not not got the 'star office' software.
.....so looks like I'm still stuck!!
many thanks for trying
"Anthony" wrote:

Jim,
thanks for your 'sensible' answer - but your suggestions din't work
any other ideas??
many thanks

"Jim Cone" wrote:

Anthony,

Couple of things to try, no guarantees.

1.Delete your toolbar file (Excel10.xlb in xl2002), it is automatically rebuilt
when xl opens. Probably best to open another file first and uncheck
all add-ins in Tools | Add-ins then close xl and delete the file.

2. Press the Shift key while opening the file. This disables macros.

Jim Cone
San Francisco, USA


"Anthony" wrote in message
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Hi,
Having spent most of yesterday putting together my own excel workbook and am
a little gutted this morning to find I can't get into it.
The file will open but as soon as it does it freezes (egg timer thingy) and
after a minute or so I get the replt - excel not responding!
I have run a virus check, cleared all my cookies and completed a system
restore all of which did not work.
Thr workbook contains around 10 worksheets, a personal toolbar and around 20
macros all of which carry out various things.

I can get into any other excel workbook I have - but not this one ??
I can't even get into the VB editor (ALT+F11) to remove the code and/or
macros.
Can any body offer any solutions - before I beat up the cat !!!!! (joke)