This solution usually works

1) Run a window explorer (not internet). right click start and select
Explorer
2) Go to tools - Folder Options
3) Select File Types Tab
4) Go to XLS file type and select with mouse
5) Press Advance and select Set Default
6) Press OK

"atharsagri" wrote:

I m using office xp prof. and in excel when I open the file from my desktop
it only opens excel and does not open the file. I deleted the shortcut and
created again but did not work. I started excel in safe mode (excel.com /s)
still the same result. I run the setup office application and did detect
repair / restore my shortcuts still the same.

If I have to open any excel file I have to open excel first and from there I
have to click the file-open button. This way it is working. This is making me
very crazy as I have to open many files from different locations. Please help
to solve this problem.

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Athar Sagri