Ok. after fumbling around. I doubled clicked an uneeded file, opened it up by
selecting from the another browse button "program files" selecting "office"
then excel. It restored all files. (this wasn't available thru initial
options - just the "convert" and xml editor).

I'm sorry, Iam at work and it was not a good thing. I feel better now.
Thanks anyway Bob. :)

"rhonda" wrote:


I've tried this. It needs a missing file from cd or network which it doesn't
find. E2561406.cab I tried reinstalling office 2003 but this pops up again.

"Bob I" wrote:

Open EXCEL, click Help, then Detect and Repair.

rhonda wrote:
I have excel 2003. I opened an attachment I was wondering how to restore all
excel files that were already saved in my documents and other places. I get
message asking me to choose what program to open in. it shows xml editor, ms
open xms converter. But I can open a new excel page from my start menu. I am
confused. Please help???