Unable to open my excel file its corrupted. I tried open and repair method too but it doesn't workin

rajanmagesh12 

If the "Open and Repair" method did not work and your Excel file remains corrupted, there are still several other strategies you can try to recover your data. Here are some advanced methods:

Method 1: Recovering Data from a Corrupted Workbook

1. Open Excel in Safe Mode:
• Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
• Type excel /safe and press Enter.
• Try opening the corrupted file in Safe Mode.
2. Copy Data to a New Workbook:
• If the file opens in Safe Mode, copy all the data to a new workbook.
• Save the new workbook in a newer Excel format (e.g., .xlsx).

Method 2: Opening with an External Program

1. Open in LibreOffice Calc:
• Download and install LibreOffice (if you don't already have it).
• Open the corrupted Excel file in LibreOffice Calc.
• Save the file as a new Excel file or another format.

Method 3: Using a Backup Copy

• Check for Previous Versions:
• Right-click on the corrupted Excel file in File Explorer.
• Select Properties > Previous Versions.
• If available, select a previous version and click Restore.

Method 4: Recovering Data from the Corrupted File

1. Extract Data Using a Script:
• You can use a VBA macro to attempt to extract data from the corrupted file.

Vba Code is untested backup your file.

Sub RecoverDataFromCorruptedWorkbook()
    Dim corruptedWB As Workbook
    Dim newWB As Workbook
    Dim ws As Worksheet
    Dim newWS As Worksheet
    
    ' Try to open the corrupted workbook
    On Error Resume Next
    Set corruptedWB = Workbooks.Open("C:\path\to\your\corruptedfile.xls")
    On Error GoTo 0
    
    If corruptedWB Is Nothing Then
        MsgBox "The file could not be opened.", vbCritical
        Exit Sub
    End If
    
    ' Create a new workbook
    Set newWB = Workbooks.Add
    
    ' Copy each sheet to the new workbook
    For Each ws In corruptedWB.Worksheets
        ws.Copy After:=newWB.Sheets(newWB.Sheets.Count)
    Next ws
    
    corruptedWB.Close False
    
    MsgBox "Data recovery completed. Save the new workbook."
End Sub

• Press Alt + F11 to open the VBA editor.
• Insert a new module and paste the above code.
• Run the macro and follow the prompts to save the new workbook.

Method 5: Use Third-Party Recovery Tools

Several third-party tools specialize in recovering data from corrupted Excel files. Some popular options include:

• Stellar Phoenix Excel Repair: This tool can repair severely corrupted Excel files.
• Recovery Toolbox for Excel: Another tool specifically designed to recover Excel files.
• ExcelFIX: This tool can recover data, including formulas, from corrupted Excel files.

Method 6: Using Excel Binary File Format

Sometimes, saving the file in a binary format can help:

1. Open Excel.
2. Create a New Workbook:
• If possible, open the corrupted file and save it as an Excel Binary Workbook (.xlsb).
• This format can sometimes handle corruption better than .xls or .xlsx.

Preventative Measures

To avoid such issues in the future:

• Regular Backups: Ensure you have regular backups of important files.
• Use the Latest Version: Work with the latest version of Excel to benefit from improved stability and features.
• Avoid Saving in Old Formats: Whenever possible, avoid saving in older formats like Excel 97-2003.

By following these methods, you have a good chance of recovering your data from the corrupted Excel file. The text, steps and code were created with the help of AI.

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Hope this will help you.

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