My Excel spreadsheet does not open by doubleclicking the file

[JVBSeminary]

When I doubleclick on an Excel spreadsheet on my desktop or in explorer,
Excel starts but the file does not open. Even if I create a new file and
save it to the desktop then doubleclick it, the same thing happens.

Excel 2000
Win XP Home

 

[Rob Bovey]

When I doubleclick on an Excel spreadsheet on my desktop or in explorer,
Excel starts but the file does not open. Even if I create a new file and
save it to the desktop then doubleclick it, the same thing happens.

Choose Tools/Options/General from the Excel menu and make sure the
"Ignore other applications" checkbox is not checked.

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Rob Bovey, Excel MVP
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