Okay, found and got rid of Excel11.xlb. Still no luck (add-ins don't work).

Excel did not create a new xlb file even after rebooting the computer.


"Gord Dibben" wrote:

Joseph

You "will" have an *.xlb file.

Also in Folder OptionsView uncheck "hide extensions for known file types"


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:47:00 -0800, Joseph A. Carter
wrote:

Ron,
Thanks for trying, but I couldn't find an XLB file. Used using windows
explorer with options/view/show hidden files. Even went to someone elses
computer and couldn't find it there either.

Joe

"Ron de Bruin" wrote:

Hi Joseph

I think I try this first
Post back if it is not working after that


Reason: Maybe you have a corrupt or bloated xlb file *normal* size is < 30
kb.
The .xlb file has all Toolbar customization in it.

1. Close Excel
2. Do a search for .xlb in Windows (Use: search hidden files and folders)
3. Rename or delete the .xlb file or files (In 2002 the name = Excel10.xlb)
4. Start Excel

Deleting the file or renaming will do no harm to your system
Excel will create a new file for you.
(You lost your customization remember that)

If you make your own toolbars or add buttons to the others
this file is important (backup it so you can restore it


--

Regards Ron de Bruin
http://www.rondebruin.nl



"Joseph A. Carter" <Joseph A. wrote in
message ...
When I pick "Tools", then "Add-Ins" in Excel (part of Office 2003), Excel
quits. I get:
"Microsoft Office Excel has encountered a problem and needs to close. We
are sorry for the inconvenience."

It then asks if I want to "Recover and restart Misrosoft Office Excel."

Any information would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe