FILES WON'T OPEN
 

When I try to open an Excel file, I get an error message. When I look up the
error message I get
c:\DOCUME~1\HARRYG~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\f195_appcompat. txt
I found out that this means that I have a file that interferes with
Excel.exe. How do I find the file to delete it?
All of my other office files open OK Thanks

Harry

That files is in C:\Documents and Settings\Harry Peare\Local Settings\Temp

The Local Settings folder is hidden by default so try any window
(ToolsFolder Options...View, and check show hidden files and folders)

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HTH
Nick Hodge
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Southampton, England
HIS


"Harry G Peare" wrote in message
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When I try to open an Excel file, I get an error message. When I look up
the error message I get
c:\DOCUME~1\HARRYG~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\f195_appcompat. txt
I found out that this means that I have a file that interferes with
Excel.exe. How do I find the file to delete it?
All of my other office files open OK Thanks

In XP, Make sure you have hidden files showing, in Explorer, manuever to
Documents & settings/<user name/local settings/temp
Delete all files and subdirectories



"Harry G Peare" wrote in message
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: When I try to open an Excel file, I get an error message. When I look up the
: error message I get
: c:\DOCUME~1\HARRYG~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\f195_appcompat. txt
: I found out that this means that I have a file that interferes with
: Excel.exe. How do I find the file to delete it?
: All of my other office files open OK Thanks
:
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