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Sep 19, 2023

Excel - problem with opening files

I have a problem opening Excel files. APPVLP suddenly started showing up as the default program. Opening the file from Excel - Open File - and selecting the file from the list works, but double-click...
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anthonymaw
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Oct 07, 2023
after the last Windows 10 update I noticed my licensed Office 2013 apps won't run either with the error message "not configured to run this application". The simple fix is to right-click and Run As Administrator
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JT1001585
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Oct 07, 2023

anthonymaw I had the same issue. No data when I opened my EXCEL 2013. Seems a bit devious that the support for 2013 ends in 2023 (10 years) and then an update renders the 2013 version unworkable at the same time. Was this a devised plan by MS to get everyone to convert to MS365 ??

Anyway--I used the "open with" options and found a program called "Open XLXS PLus" in the Microsoft store--so I assume it is a MS program. I am now using that program and it works fine--just a few adjustments to learn how some of the buttons are a bit different, but the functions are the same.

My only concern is whether my EXCEL files in this new program will convert back to EXCEL 2013 when a permanent fix is found (I am assuming MS might provide a fix, if enough people complain). Does anyone know anything about that "Open XLXS PLus" program?--thanks

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