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Default Modifying large CSV files

Hello,

I'm an Excel novice, as I only work with it when I *have* to.

I need to convert a comma delimited file to a slightly different format. It
goes like this:

Original Format:
!PRODUCTID,!PRODUCTCODE,!PRODUCT,!IMAGE
510041235,510041235,FRIENDS Chevrolet Magazine March 1941 - Vivien
Leigh,"P9225543_vintage_magazines_.jpg,P9225543a_v intage_magazines_.jpg,P9225544_vintage_magazines_. jpg,P9225544a_vintage_magazines_.jpg,P9225544aa_vi ntage_magazines_.jpg"
506230710,506230710,1958 Dodge - Christmas Music Record - Lawrence
Welk,"P30520231.jpg"

Desired Format:
!PRODUCTID,!PRODUCTCODE,!PRODUCT,!IMAGE
510041235,510041235,FRIENDS Chevrolet Magazine March 1941 - Vivien
Leigh,P9225545_vintage_magazines_.jpg
,,,P9225543a_vintage_magazines_.jpg
,,,P9225544_vintage_magazines_.jpg
,,,P9225544a_vintage_magazines_.jpg
,,,P9225544aa_vintage_magazines_.jpg
506230710,506230710,1958 Dodge - Christmas Music Record - Lawrence
Welk,P30520231.jpg

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!