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Extensive file damage.
I have a file opening with the message:
Errors were detected in 'xxx.xls,' but Microsoft Office Excel was able to open the file by making the repairs listed below. Save the file to make these repairs permanent. The bottom part of the dialog box says: Damage to the file was so extensive that repairs were not possible. Excel attempted to recover your formulas and values, but some data may have been lost or corrupted. This happens on Windows XP after the file has been opened from a web site or email. It happens less often if the file is saved first and then opened. It sounds like some kind of encapsulation problem. Any idea where to start looking? Carl. |
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Extensive file damage.
Do these problems occur on just one pc or lots of pcs?
If it's just one, I'd try reinstalling excel (or office) on that pc. If it's lots, then if the files originate from one user or from one web site, I'd look at that for the problem. Carl Hartness wrote: I have a file opening with the message: Errors were detected in 'xxx.xls,' but Microsoft Office Excel was able to open the file by making the repairs listed below. Save the file to make these repairs permanent. The bottom part of the dialog box says: Damage to the file was so extensive that repairs were not possible. Excel attempted to recover your formulas and values, but some data may have been lost or corrupted. This happens on Windows XP after the file has been opened from a web site or email. It happens less often if the file is saved first and then opened. It sounds like some kind of encapsulation problem. Any idea where to start looking? Carl. -- Dave Peterson |
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Extensive file damage.
Lots of PCs, of various capabilities. One frequently used, modestly
appointed laptop never gives problems. I was thinking of looking at it with a hex editor to see if I could spot any differences. Are there any good free ones? On Jan 8, 9:26*am, Dave Peterson wrote: Do these problems occur on just one pc or lots of pcs? If it's just one, I'd try reinstalling excel (or office) on that pc. If it's lots, then if the files originate from one user or from one web site, I'd look at that for the problem. Carl Hartness wrote: I have a file opening with the message: Errors were detected in 'xxx.xls,' but Microsoft Office Excel was able to open the file by making the repairs listed below. *Save the file to make these repairs permanent. The bottom part of the dialog box says: Damage to the file was so extensive that repairs were not possible. Excel attempted to recover your formulas and values, but some data may have been lost or corrupted. This happens on Windows XP after the file has been opened from a web site or email. *It happens less often if the file is saved first and then opened. It sounds like some kind of encapsulation problem. *Any idea where to start looking? Carl. -- Dave Peterson- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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Extensive file damage.
I'm sure a search of google (or www.shareware.com) would give you tons of hits.
But I'm not sure that it'll help. I wouldn't have any idea what I was looking at--or what to attempt to change. If you're thinking of comparing two copies of the same workbook--one that works and one that causes errors, I'd search for a binary comparison program instead. Carl Hartness wrote: Lots of PCs, of various capabilities. One frequently used, modestly appointed laptop never gives problems. I was thinking of looking at it with a hex editor to see if I could spot any differences. Are there any good free ones? On Jan 8, 9:26 am, Dave Peterson wrote: Do these problems occur on just one pc or lots of pcs? If it's just one, I'd try reinstalling excel (or office) on that pc. If it's lots, then if the files originate from one user or from one web site, I'd look at that for the problem. Carl Hartness wrote: I have a file opening with the message: Errors were detected in 'xxx.xls,' but Microsoft Office Excel was able to open the file by making the repairs listed below. Save the file to make these repairs permanent. The bottom part of the dialog box says: Damage to the file was so extensive that repairs were not possible. Excel attempted to recover your formulas and values, but some data may have been lost or corrupted. This happens on Windows XP after the file has been opened from a web site or email. It happens less often if the file is saved first and then opened. It sounds like some kind of encapsulation problem. Any idea where to start looking? Carl. -- Dave Peterson- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- Dave Peterson |
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Extensive file damage.
On Jan 9, 2:50*am, Dave Peterson wrote:
I'm sure a search of google (orwww.shareware.com) would give you tons of hits. But I'm not sure that it'll help. *I wouldn't have any idea what I was looking at--or what to attempt to change. If you're thinking of comparing two copies of the same workbook--one that works and one that causes errors, I'd search for a binary comparison program instead. Carl Hartness wrote: Lots of PCs, of various capabilities. *One frequently used, modestly appointed laptop never gives problems. I was thinking of looking at it with a hex editor to see if I could spot any differences. *Are there any good free ones? On Jan 8, 9:26 am, Dave Peterson wrote: Do these problems occur on just one pc or lots of pcs? If it's just one, I'd try reinstallingexcel(or office) on that pc. If it's lots, then if the files originate from one user or from one web site, I'd look at that for the problem. Carl Hartness wrote: I have a file opening with the message: Errors were detected in 'xxx.xls,' but Microsoft OfficeExcelwas able to open the file by making the repairs listed below. *Save the file to make these repairs permanent. The bottom part of the dialog box says: Damageto the file was so extensive that repairs were not possible. Excelattempted to recover your formulas and values, but some data may have been lost or corrupted. Hi, I think the .xls files are corrupt. Maybe you can try a popular Excel file recovery tool called Advanced Excel Repair to repair the Excel file. It is a powerful tool to repair corrupt or damaged Excel files. Detailed information about Advanced Excel Repair can be found at http://www.datanumen.com/aer/ And you can also download a free demo version at http://www.datanumen.com/aer/aer.exe Alan |
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