Excel opening multiple files by itself HELP please

[calibra]

Suddenly Escel 2003 has decided to open jpg doc etc etc files by itself
when excel is launched repaired uninstalled and reinstalled stilll same
problem


Calibra

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[Gord Dibben]

Calibra

Excel will try to open any files it finds in either the XLSTART folder or
"Alternate startup file location" or "at startup, open files in". This could
be the source of your problem.

First thing I would try is to start Excel in Safe Mode so you bypass any
XLSTART folder or "Alternate startup file location" if you have one entered.

Enter this at Start>Run(your path may differ) to start in Safe Mode

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\excel.exe" /s

Your path may differ.

Then I would check the Tools>Options>General and delete any path in "Alternate
startup file location".

I would move any files from the Office\XLSTART folder that aren't
Personal.xls, Book.xlt or Sheet.xlt.

Gord Dibben Excel MVP