Error Message "Unable to read file!

[FlatRatePlan]

I use Excel 2002, I did an Office update I installed Office XP Service Pack
3, then I could not open any Excel file, I was working on them before. Could
someone help me solve this problem?

 

[garfield-n-odie]

If you're using Symantec/Norton AntiVirus, try disabling the
Office Plugin that comes with it. See
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=329820 "How to use Office
programs with the Norton AntiVirus Office plug-in" for more
information.

 

[FlatRatePlan]

I am using McAfee VirusScan, is there any confilct with McAfee?

 

[garfield-n-odie]

Not that I know of. What happens when you try to open an Excel
file? If you get an error message, exactly what does it say?

 

[FlatRatePlan]

when I click to open any file: "Unable to read file."

 

[garfield-n-odie]

Use Windows Explorer to search for a file named OFFICEAV.DLL on
the hard drive (be sure to include system and hidden
files/folders in the search options). If you find it, note the
folder where it is located, and use the "regsvr32 /u" method
described in KB329820 to unregister the DLL.

 

[FlatRatePlan]

Bingo! it worked! I really appriciate your help!

Thanks a Billion!