If you just need to open them then all you need to do is download the free
viewer:-

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

but if you want to work with them then you need to purchase the program

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Regards
Ken....................... Microsoft MVP - Excel
Sys Spec - Win XP Pro / XL 97/00/02/03

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