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
    2015-12-09T05:13:48+00:00

    the permanent Solution for the problem is that you have to go to

    file tab-->options-->Trust center-->Trust center Settings-->Protected View-->under this tab uncheck all the boxes

    And have a nice excelling

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-12-10T14:42:32+00:00

    This does not seem to work either.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-12-11T03:13:41+00:00

    Thanks...this totally fixed my issue of not being able to open files created in earlier versions!

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-12-12T18:22:49+00:00

    Excel is not listed as and option.  I only what xml converter.  Who i get Excel to be an option?

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