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Copper Contributor

Sep 11, 2018

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The file format and extension of “filename.xls” don’t match

Hi Error message after opening Excel file: ‘The file format and extension of “filename.xls” don’t match. The file could be corrupted or unsafe. Unless you trust its sources, don’t open it. Do you w...

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Robin Shanab
Sep 13, 2018
Dear Isabella,

You can read all information on the page. As demo is available then, make a copy of your file and repair it. As I know, it shows preview of repairable data.
These are the features of the software:
Let me know.
I hope you will fix it.

Thanks,
Robin

Robin Shanab

Iron Contributor

Sep 11, 2018

Hello Isabella,

Did you try to open your Excel file in Safe mode?

Did you try to change the file extension from .xls to .xlsx?

Read my reply of this forum: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/aecedc3e-d1d6-44e4-868c-b3bc15927ab6/how-to-repair-and-recover-corrupt-ms-excel-file

Regards,

Robin

Isabella Garcia
Copper Contributor
Sep 12, 2018
Thank you Robin for your Quick Reply.

My file is not opening in safe mode.
I tried to change file extension but, not worked.

I visited link and downloaded the demo version this software: https://www.stellarinfo.com/repair-excel-file.php

Can you share more about this software?

Thanks
Isabella
- Robin Shanab
  Iron Contributor
  Sep 13, 2018
  Dear Isabella,
  
  You can read all information on the page. As demo is available then, make a copy of your file and repair it. As I know, it shows preview of repairable data.
  These are the features of the software:
  Let me know.
  I hope you will fix it.
  
  Thanks,
  Robin
  - Robin Shanab
    Iron Contributor
    Sep 20, 2018
    Dear Isabella,
    
    Thanks for choosing this official answer.
    
    Thanks,
    Robin