"The file is corrupt and cannot be opened" error on office 2010 Excel while opening .xls files

Anonymous
2010-08-07T08:54:12+00:00

I recently upgraded my office to 2010 from 2007 after that i am unable to open any .xls files created by previous version

no issue with the files because i can open it in 2003 sp3 and 2007 sp2 versions

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Anonymous
2010-08-08T06:28:33+00:00

Try the following steps:

  1. Open Excel 2010.

2. Click on File > Options.

  1. Select Trust Center > Trust center settings.
  2. Select Protected view.
  3. Uncheck all the options under Protected View > OK.
  4. Restart Excel 2010 and try to open Excel documents.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-12-03T16:05:39+00:00

    Unchecking protected view worked for me thanks.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-11-20T13:20:31+00:00

    The resolution posted below didn't work for me.  But I found this other example on Microsoft that did.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2387587

    It looks like some development work and required security changes for DCOM affected Excel.  After following hte steps on this page my files are now opening correctly.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-11-19T01:13:01+00:00

    I had the same problem with certain Excel files not opening. This fixed the problem for me!

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-10-16T06:38:21+00:00

    Dear Sir 

    I've some problem with excel ,Could you please solve for this I will send file to you as attached and any cost for it?

    I try to open it but I could not yet

    PLease help me

    Best Regards

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