How about opening the file from Excel with File, Open

Your install of Excel should have set the file types for you.
My computer, Tools, Folder Options, File typesl
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Hello,

I am having a problem trying to open a file in excel. This file is ending
in xls. When i go into windows to open the file i get a message saying to
either select a program from the list or use the web service. Please help.