Open Excel in 2002 not 2007

[dawnvk]

I have both 2007 and 2002 installed on my Win XP system. I want the default
to open Excel docs in 2002 not 2007. Had the same issue with Word, was able
to fix that. Right clicked on a .doc and chose open with - nav to Programs,
Office, Office 10 folder, found WinWord icon, chose that and now docs open in
Word 2002. I've tried the same thing using the Excel icon I found in the
Office 10 folder, but it never comes up on the list to be able to choose it.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Dawnvk

 

[Gord Dibben]

Since 2007 has decided it wants to be the default, de-register 2007 and
re-register 2002

Close Excel first and On the Windows Taskbar

Start>Run "C:\yourpathto2007\excel.exe" /unregserver

See the space between exe and /unregserver.

Then register 2002

Start>Run "C:\yourpathto2002\excel.exe" /regserver

This process should make Excel 2002 the default for opening files.

You may not have to unregister 2007 first but I err on the side of
caution<g>


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP