That fixed things for me. You can try different format until you see the correct file. Verify that the file is not corrupted and is from a trusted source before opening the file. Unfortunately, the link above also states that there are no expected changes to this code until at least Office 14. The file format and extension of 'somefile.
Note: First make a copy of your Excel file then try the demo version. After that you can copy all the information to new Excel file. The reporting server performs the xml generation process. This alert is due to a feature called extension hardening introduced by excel 2007 onwards The alert is a new security feature in Excel 2007 called Extension Hardening, which ensures that the file content being opened matches the extension type specified in the shell command that is attempting to open the file. If you can't verify that the originator of the file is a trusted source, you shouldn't open the file. After I clicked Yes I see a lot of signs something like from Chinese My last attempt was double clicked on file. .
It is not allowing me to add the screenshot. We apologize that Excel is showing a blank screen instead of a more helpful error message with information about what to do next. Check the permission for everyone then, try to open the file. Do I have to install OpenOffice on the server? This is Windows 8, and Excel 2013 15. Check the permission for everyone then, try to open the file. I am unable to attach the screenshot.
Once I did that I could open the Excel files with no problem. As regarding Excel 2013 : As xlloop is 32-bit, it cannot work with the 64-bit Excel. Do you want to open the file now? Feel free to reply for further support. I still unable to fix this error. Thanks Neelima This message has been edited. I have looked at the answer , but can't find anything like that in the registry. When I try to use Excel 2016 to open my Excel work sheets with the extension.
Do you have any idea where is the problem in my Excel? How did you get the file? Was it created directly in Excel? Thank you for your patience. After the security updates Excel no longer will open the workbook because these files are not compatible with Protected View and there is no warning or other indication it was not opened. Hey LorettaParks, Did you try any software to repair this Excel file. Do you want to open it anyway? Hello Yuki, Thank you for reply Yes, this is the single file which showing this error. It says, that the file cannot be opened, due to file-format or file-endig is invalid. Verify that the file has not been corrupted and that the file extension matches the format of the file.
If you are not specifying the file extension, it is probably getting named as a. Visit the dedicated to share, explore and talk to experts about Microsoft Teams. If this is the case, please try to backup the file by saving a copy. If you have feedback for TechNet Subscriber Support, contact. Advanced solutions to 'Excel Cannot Open the File. Open the file in Excel and click Restore. I am unable to attach the screenshot.
Hello Yuki, Thank you for reply Yes, this is the single file which showing this error. Hi LorettaParks, Could you please clarify how did you created this file? We would need to see the code that you are using to generate the Excel output. Today, users reported that these reports no longer work. Hi LorettaParks, Please save a copy of the file, then change the extension of the file to. I have a web page which links to an Excel 2007 worksheet.
I will recommend software which comes with Demo version. Can some one help me understand if at all there is a way to set the wrap off at a server level or similar optimum changes. I'm opening a lot of csv files using Excel recently and am repeatedly receiving the warning:- The file format and extension of MyFile. I may be off my rocker, but I'm pretty sure quite some time ago I had this same sort of issue. I did the retrieval again from my Passport backup and chose the option to place the files in a designated location. By the way, what's the version of your Excel? As Freya notes, this problem has so far been identified with Security update for Excel 2010 and Security update for Excel 2013.
Use the 32-bit version and do the same as above. If so copy and paste a copy elsewhere for your reference then set this value to a single blank space 5. For example, the file has an. I also do the Open and repair and tried repair and extract data option but, not working. Do you want to open the file now? I just switched to Office 365 after doing a clean install of Windows 10 version 1607.
If you have feedback for TechNet Subscriber Support, contact. Then you can try to launch Excel first, then browse to the copy of the file, choose Open and repair to check the result. The file could be corrupted or unsafe. Microsoft Office will then start to check the Excel document and repair any problems or corruptions it found. I don't need lots of Microsoft Office programs for example I don't need Power Point thus I installed only Excel always. If not, refer to the link provided above by AhmedAbdel Kader: the file format and extension of don't match.