Open Excel files using Office 97 on Windows 10
Office 97 works well on Windows 10. The shortcut to EXCEL is configured with Compatibility > Settings > Run this program as an administrator set. You do not need to set Compatibility mode.
While Excel itself works fine, when I double-click any .XLS file in Windows Explorer, the Excel application is launched with an empty screen (or sometimes with a new, empty workbook). The .XLS file is NOT loaded.
There are two workarounds:
WORKAROUND 1: Open the file manually from within Excel. This is what I do for most spreadsheets and its not a major chore.
WORKAROUND 2: This only works for spreadsheets you open regularly.
- Create a shortcut to the spreadsheet
- Right-click the shortcut and choose Properties from the context menu
- Leave "Start in" pointing to the folder where the .XLS resides
- Change "Target" to "" ""
- Example: "C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft OfficeOfficeEXCEL.EXE" "C:ImportantMyContacts.xls"
Is there any way to resolve this issue?
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asked Feb 14 at 12:15
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Office 97 works well on Windows 10. The shortcut to EXCEL is configured with Compatibility > Settings > Run this program as an administrator set. You do not need to set Compatibility mode.
While Excel itself works fine, when I double-click any .XLS file in Windows Explorer, the Excel application is launched with an empty screen (or sometimes with a new, empty workbook). The .XLS file is NOT loaded.
There are two workarounds:
WORKAROUND 1: Open the file manually from within Excel. This is what I do for most spreadsheets and its not a major chore.
WORKAROUND 2: This only works for spreadsheets you open regularly.
- Create a shortcut to the spreadsheet
- Right-click the shortcut and choose Properties from the context menu
- Leave "Start in" pointing to the folder where the .XLS resides
- Change "Target" to "" ""
- Example: "C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft OfficeOfficeEXCEL.EXE" "C:ImportantMyContacts.xls"
Is there any way to resolve this issue?
windows-10 microsoft-excel
asked Feb 14 at 12:15
AlainDAlainD
1,67851837
You have two solutions. It isn't clear what "this issue" is that you're trying to resolve.
– fixer1234
Feb 14 at 12:20
what happens if Excel is already open & running before double-clicking on a file?
– RickyTillson
Feb 14 at 12:28
@fixer1234: Excel is launched, but the file that was double-clicked it not loaded into Excel. You have to load it in manually (usingFile > Open). Is the question unclear on this point?
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:42
@RickyTillson: If you double-click, a new instance of Excel is launched with the same problem (empty workspace). If you drag the file in via Windows Explorer nothing happens.
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:42
@Moab: Office 97 works well. It is lightning fast compared with Office 365 and far more stable. Word has no issues but I have a minor problem with opening files in Excel from Windows Explorer, for which I'm searching for a solution. Uncomplicated and no drama.
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:46
|
show 6 more comments
Office 97 works well on Windows 10. The shortcut to EXCEL is configured with Compatibility > Settings > Run this program as an administrator set. You do not need to set Compatibility mode.
While Excel itself works fine, when I double-click any .XLS file in Windows Explorer, the Excel application is launched with an empty screen (or sometimes with a new, empty workbook). The .XLS file is NOT loaded.
There are two workarounds:
WORKAROUND 1: Open the file manually from within Excel. This is what I do for most spreadsheets and its not a major chore.
WORKAROUND 2: This only works for spreadsheets you open regularly.
- Create a shortcut to the spreadsheet
- Right-click the shortcut and choose Properties from the context menu
- Leave "Start in" pointing to the folder where the .XLS resides
- Change "Target" to "" ""
- Example: "C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft OfficeOfficeEXCEL.EXE" "C:ImportantMyContacts.xls"
Is there any way to resolve this issue?
windows-10 microsoft-excel
asked Feb 14 at 12:15
AlainDAlainD
1,67851837
Office 97 works well on Windows 10. The shortcut to EXCEL is configured with Compatibility > Settings > Run this program as an administrator set. You do not need to set Compatibility mode.
While Excel itself works fine, when I double-click any .XLS file in Windows Explorer, the Excel application is launched with an empty screen (or sometimes with a new, empty workbook). The .XLS file is NOT loaded.
There are two workarounds:
WORKAROUND 1: Open the file manually from within Excel. This is what I do for most spreadsheets and its not a major chore.
WORKAROUND 2: This only works for spreadsheets you open regularly.
- Create a shortcut to the spreadsheet
- Right-click the shortcut and choose Properties from the context menu
- Leave "Start in" pointing to the folder where the .XLS resides
- Change "Target" to "" ""
- Example: "C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft OfficeOfficeEXCEL.EXE" "C:ImportantMyContacts.xls"
Is there any way to resolve this issue?
windows-10 microsoft-excel
windows-10 microsoft-excel
asked Feb 14 at 12:15
AlainDAlainD
1,67851837
asked Feb 14 at 12:15
AlainDAlainD
1,67851837
asked Feb 14 at 12:15
AlainDAlainD
1,67851837
asked Feb 14 at 12:15
AlainDAlainD
1,67851837
asked Feb 14 at 12:15
AlainDAlainD
1,67851837
1,67851837
You have two solutions. It isn't clear what "this issue" is that you're trying to resolve.
– fixer1234
Feb 14 at 12:20
what happens if Excel is already open & running before double-clicking on a file?
– RickyTillson
Feb 14 at 12:28
@fixer1234: Excel is launched, but the file that was double-clicked it not loaded into Excel. You have to load it in manually (usingFile > Open). Is the question unclear on this point?
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:42
@RickyTillson: If you double-click, a new instance of Excel is launched with the same problem (empty workspace). If you drag the file in via Windows Explorer nothing happens.
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:42
@Moab: Office 97 works well. It is lightning fast compared with Office 365 and far more stable. Word has no issues but I have a minor problem with opening files in Excel from Windows Explorer, for which I'm searching for a solution. Uncomplicated and no drama.
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:46
|
show 6 more comments
You have two solutions. It isn't clear what "this issue" is that you're trying to resolve.
– fixer1234
Feb 14 at 12:20
what happens if Excel is already open & running before double-clicking on a file?
– RickyTillson
Feb 14 at 12:28
@fixer1234: Excel is launched, but the file that was double-clicked it not loaded into Excel. You have to load it in manually (usingFile > Open). Is the question unclear on this point?
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:42
@RickyTillson: If you double-click, a new instance of Excel is launched with the same problem (empty workspace). If you drag the file in via Windows Explorer nothing happens.
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:42
@Moab: Office 97 works well. It is lightning fast compared with Office 365 and far more stable. Word has no issues but I have a minor problem with opening files in Excel from Windows Explorer, for which I'm searching for a solution. Uncomplicated and no drama.
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:46
You have two solutions. It isn't clear what "this issue" is that you're trying to resolve.
– fixer1234
Feb 14 at 12:20
You have two solutions. It isn't clear what "this issue" is that you're trying to resolve.
– fixer1234
Feb 14 at 12:20
what happens if Excel is already open & running before double-clicking on a file?
– RickyTillson
Feb 14 at 12:28
what happens if Excel is already open & running before double-clicking on a file?
– RickyTillson
Feb 14 at 12:28
@fixer1234: Excel is launched, but the file that was double-clicked it not loaded into Excel. You have to load it in manually (using
File > Open). Is the question unclear on this point?– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:42
@fixer1234: Excel is launched, but the file that was double-clicked it not loaded into Excel. You have to load it in manually (using
File > Open). Is the question unclear on this point?– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:42
@RickyTillson: If you double-click, a new instance of Excel is launched with the same problem (empty workspace). If you drag the file in via Windows Explorer nothing happens.
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:42
@RickyTillson: If you double-click, a new instance of Excel is launched with the same problem (empty workspace). If you drag the file in via Windows Explorer nothing happens.
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:42
@Moab: Office 97 works well. It is lightning fast compared with Office 365 and far more stable. Word has no issues but I have a minor problem with opening files in Excel from Windows Explorer, for which I'm searching for a solution. Uncomplicated and no drama.
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:46
@Moab: Office 97 works well. It is lightning fast compared with Office 365 and far more stable. Word has no issues but I have a minor problem with opening files in Excel from Windows Explorer, for which I'm searching for a solution. Uncomplicated and no drama.
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:46
|
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You have two solutions. It isn't clear what "this issue" is that you're trying to resolve.
– fixer1234
Feb 14 at 12:20
what happens if Excel is already open & running before double-clicking on a file?
– RickyTillson
Feb 14 at 12:28
@fixer1234: Excel is launched, but the file that was double-clicked it not loaded into Excel. You have to load it in manually (using
File > Open). Is the question unclear on this point?– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:42
@RickyTillson: If you double-click, a new instance of Excel is launched with the same problem (empty workspace). If you drag the file in via Windows Explorer nothing happens.
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:42
@Moab: Office 97 works well. It is lightning fast compared with Office 365 and far more stable. Word has no issues but I have a minor problem with opening files in Excel from Windows Explorer, for which I'm searching for a solution. Uncomplicated and no drama.
– AlainD
Feb 14 at 14:46