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Excel file
Hi, I would like to be able to open and edit a personal, confidential, excel file from my PC to a laptop, right now I cannot open that copied file on my laptop? Do not want to use One Drive. Thank...
Hi,
This usually happens when the file is stored or copied in a way that breaks trust/permission settings between devices.
A few things you can check:
- Make sure the file isn’t “blocked” (Right-click → Properties → Unblock)
- Try copying it again using a USB drive instead of sync tools
- Check if the file is in a protected folder on the laptop (permissions issue)
- Confirm the Excel version compatibility between PC and laptop
If it still won’t open, it may help to test by saving it as a new .xlsx file on your PC before transferring.
Hi, thank you for the reply.
I actually named as a new file and it worked.
