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
    2018-06-29T15:51:07+00:00

    File --> Options --> Add-ins ---> Excel Add-ins ----> GO ----> select Analysis toolpack and Analysis Toolpak -VBA-----> click OK

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-12-27T02:25:09+00:00

    What is "an online repair from the Programs and Features in the Control Panel"?

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-09-01T13:08:07+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,

    This is the only FIX that actually fixed it.  Easy as pie...

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-09-25T13:58:36+00:00

    Hi,   

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.

    Do you find this issue only with Excel?

    Please check if you’re able to open the Excel files within the application.

    To check that open Excel > File > Open > Browse for the files locations.

    If you can open files within application then this might be an issue with the file association not set to Excel application. 

    Please follow the below mentioned steps to correct the file association and check if that helps.

    1. Right click on any of the Excel file.
    2. Select ‘Open With’ from the pop-up menu.
    3. Click Choose default Program.
    4. Select Microsoft Excel in the Programs box.
    5. Check the option ‘Use this app for all .xlsx files’.
    6. Click ok and try to open the file.

    Hope the information helps. Do reply if you need further assistance, we will be happy to help you.

    Thank you.

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