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.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-03-02T19:18:17+00:00

    can't find options on the excel file tab at all - just has open and new so how do I get into options then...

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-03-02T19:12:37+00:00

    This doesn't help - just opens up yet another blank excel screen - why can't new excel 2016 open older versions.  I am going to keep looking for an answer on the forum but really this should have been properly tested before release.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-03-02T00:10:09+00:00

    I had the same Excel 2016 /windows 10 problem. Solved! Took about 30 seconds. Great and thanks!

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-02-22T03:20:32+00:00

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