Anthony,

Not quite sure, what you tried but did you...

from a blank workbook, go to File | Open, select the corrupted file and
then select the "Open and Repair" option.

Open Office is a free download, quite large but free...
http://www.openoffice.org/

Jim Cone



"Anthony" wrote in message

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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
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