Excel 2016 will not open file from file explorer

Anonymous
2015-09-25T09:51:21+00:00

I cannot get Excel 2016 to open and run a file by clicking on the file from File Explorer. Is there a bug?

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Anonymous
2015-11-24T11:55:44+00:00

The issue got solved by an online repair from the Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Hope it helps to others

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-03-06T04:45:43+00:00

    My Excel 2016 (Office 365) does not open Excel files - even the ones saved as in the latest EXCEL WORKSHEET format. I have read MS reply that ut was rectified this with an 'online correction'. Not in my case!  What do you suggest?

    Wal Moser

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-01-23T01:42:53+00:00

    Online repair doesn't work for me, uninstalling restart and Windows update before reinstalling back solve my problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-01-22T06:49:05+00:00

    No, it's not a bug it's a feature. If you do the followings you can open your Excel files from a given location:

    File --> Settings --> Data Security Center

    Push the button on the right corner.

    After pushing Data Security Center Settings you can see a dialog box. You should choose the Trusted places and can add your libraries where you store your Excel files.

    It works really.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-01-22T06:47:02+00:00

    No, it's not a bug it's a feature. If you do the followings you can open your Excel files from a given location:

    File --> Settings --> Data Security Center

    Push the button on the right corner.

    After pushing Data Security Center Settings you can see a dialog box. You should choose the Trusted places and can add your libraries where you store your Excel files.

    It works really.

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