Thanks for posting back. Now google has it for the next victim, er, person.



Piranha wrote:

Hi,
Well Dave Peterson gave me a whole bunch of much appricated help here,

and i have now found the answer to my problem.

The problem:
I have a Book.xlt in this directory:
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application
Data\Microsoft\Excel\XLSTART

When i open Excel, the "Book1" does not open.
I have to go to File/New and click on workbook to open it.

The "Personal.xls" file does open as hidden, like it should. only other
thing in the folder
is my Personal.xls

The Answer:
I have an alternate Start up folder, in which i have several regular
xls workbooks.
Some are hidden and start up with Excel as hidden, along with my
Personal.xls.

That all works fine, but it blocks my "Book1" from opening. When i
close those hidden workbooks
so they are not hidden, then my "Book1" DOES open with Excel, along
with Personal.xls
opening as hidden.

So its a either / or situation, but not both.

Dave
Piranha Wrote:
Hi,
On this subject, i have a Book.xlt in this directory.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application
Data\Microsoft\Excel\XLSTART
The only other thing in the folder is my Personal.xls
When i open Excel, the "Book1" does not open.
I have to go to File/New and click on workbook to open it.
The "Personal.xls" file does open as hidden, like it should.
Any ideas why?
thx
Dave
PS i am signed on as Owner

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