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Trying to open file, may have renamed it
I have a file stored on my flash disk. I am trying to open it but I get an
error message that reads: "If you are trying to open the file from your list of most recently used files on the File menu, make sure that the file has not been renamed, moved, or, deleted." The situation: I may have renamed it, I can't remember; I didn't delete it, nor did I move the file. In fact, when I look at the details of the file details I can see the following: Name: blah blah blah Size: 18KB Type: MS Excel Date Modified: 04/22/2003 Is there some way to open this file given that the data still exists on my flash disk? |
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sirsoto, try putting the file on your hard drive and then opening it
-- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "sirsoto" wrote in message ... I have a file stored on my flash disk. I am trying to open it but I get an error message that reads: "If you are trying to open the file from your list of most recently used files on the File menu, make sure that the file has not been renamed, moved, or, deleted." The situation: I may have renamed it, I can't remember; I didn't delete it, nor did I move the file. In fact, when I look at the details of the file details I can see the following: Name: blah blah blah Size: 18KB Type: MS Excel Date Modified: 04/22/2003 Is there some way to open this file given that the data still exists on my flash disk? |
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Paul B. Yes, that worked. Why?
"Paul B" wrote: sirsoto, try putting the file on your hard drive and then opening it -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "sirsoto" wrote in message ... I have a file stored on my flash disk. I am trying to open it but I get an error message that reads: "If you are trying to open the file from your list of most recently used files on the File menu, make sure that the file has not been renamed, moved, or, deleted." The situation: I may have renamed it, I can't remember; I didn't delete it, nor did I move the file. In fact, when I look at the details of the file details I can see the following: Name: blah blah blah Size: 18KB Type: MS Excel Date Modified: 04/22/2003 Is there some way to open this file given that the data still exists on my flash disk? |
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I apologize for not asking all of my questions in one reply. I know you are
very busy. I also wanted to ask if I can continue to save these files on my flash disk. This was my reasoning for the "why" question in my last reply. And, what do I do with the files that didn't open? Thanks "Paul B" wrote: sirsoto, try putting the file on your hard drive and then opening it -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "sirsoto" wrote in message ... I have a file stored on my flash disk. I am trying to open it but I get an error message that reads: "If you are trying to open the file from your list of most recently used files on the File menu, make sure that the file has not been renamed, moved, or, deleted." The situation: I may have renamed it, I can't remember; I didn't delete it, nor did I move the file. In fact, when I look at the details of the file details I can see the following: Name: blah blah blah Size: 18KB Type: MS Excel Date Modified: 04/22/2003 Is there some way to open this file given that the data still exists on my flash disk? |
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sirsoto, this is talking about using a floppy but I would think it would
also apply to a flash drive From MS KB articles: "NOTE: Due to the advanced file handling techniques employed with the Office family of applications, it is not recommended that you routinely open and save Office documents using diskettes." #28: Avoiding Opening and Saving Directly from Floppy Disk When you open a workbook, Microsoft Excel creates temporary files in the folder in which you save the file and in the folder from which you opened the workbook. These temporary files are deleted when you close the file. Also, Microsoft Excel creates a copy of the file on the media when you save the file. This behavior may be problematic if you open a workbook from a floppy disk or if the floppy disk does not have enough free space to accommodate the file. For these reasons, it is a good idea to copy the file to your hard disk before you work with it. After you make modifications, save the file to the hard disk, and then copy it back to the floppy disk. -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "sirsoto" wrote in message ... I apologize for not asking all of my questions in one reply. I know you are very busy. I also wanted to ask if I can continue to save these files on my flash disk. This was my reasoning for the "why" question in my last reply. And, what do I do with the files that didn't open? Thanks "Paul B" wrote: sirsoto, try putting the file on your hard drive and then opening it -- Paul B Always backup your data before trying something new Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it Feedback on answers is always appreciated! Using Excel 2002 & 2003 "sirsoto" wrote in message ... I have a file stored on my flash disk. I am trying to open it but I get an error message that reads: "If you are trying to open the file from your list of most recently used files on the File menu, make sure that the file has not been renamed, moved, or, deleted." The situation: I may have renamed it, I can't remember; I didn't delete it, nor did I move the file. In fact, when I look at the details of the file details I can see the following: Name: blah blah blah Size: 18KB Type: MS Excel Date Modified: 04/22/2003 Is there some way to open this file given that the data still exists on my flash disk? |
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