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
    2016-04-18T15:43:10+00:00

    This did work out for me...

    The "Online repair" option took about 1/2 hour based on the download speed of the internet provider.

    Good luck to others behind me.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-05-11T20:43:02+00:00

    I tried all of the above. still won't allow me to assign txt to Excel.

    any updates???

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-05-26T23:02:51+00:00

    Had the same problem, files will not open from explorer.

    Tried just about all the suggestions, no go

    Got frustrated, uninstalled office 2016, rebooted, re-installed 2016,  Hurray!!!!!!!!!! it all works

    PH

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-06-18T08:44:03+00:00

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

    Hope it helps to others

    Thanks, it is working perfectly, but took some time to understand,

    goto ControlPanel

    Select  Program and Features

    select office 365

    right click and select "Change"

    select "Quick Repair"

    Rgds,

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