Drew’s Daily Deliberations

Recently I have found myself with an Excel that refuses to open files with a double click. Excel itself opens, but the desired file does not, instead I receive the following message:

Windows cannot find ‘FilePath\FileName‘, Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.

The above message is in Vista. XP shows the following:

Cannot find the file ‘path‘ (or one of its components). Make sure the path and filename are correct and that all required libraries are available.

I do not know what caused this, but was able to find the fix.

1. In Microsoft Office Excel 2007, click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click Excel Options.

2. Click Advanced, and then click to clear the Ignore other applications check box in the General area.

3. Click OK.

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