Unable to open .xlsx
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Unable to open .xlsx
I have just downloaded openoffice 4.1.5 and although it said it could open the above extension, when I click on the appropriate program it doesn't.
I hve windows 10. What am I not doing?
I hve windows 10. What am I not doing?
Windows 10 OpenOffice 4.1.5
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Re: Unable to open .xlsx
Hi and welcome to the forum!
If you open OpenOffice first, then, from the File > Open menu, does it works?
If you open OpenOffice first, then, from the File > Open menu, does it works?
LibreOffice 7.6.2.1 on Xubuntu 23.10 and 7.6.4.1 portable on Windows 10
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Re: Unable to open .xlsx
We cannot open any XLSX or DOCX files in OpenOffice 4.1.5 or earlier 4.1 versions.
The OOffice program hangs and a reboot is required.
We are using Window 7 Pro 64.
The OOffice program hangs and a reboot is required.
We are using Window 7 Pro 64.
OpenOffice 4.1 on Windows 7
Re: Unable to open .xlsx
What method are you using to try and open these files?aimsystems wrote:We cannot open any XLSX or DOCX files in OpenOffice 4.1.5 or earlier 4.1 versions.
The OOffice program hangs and a reboot is required.
We are using Window 7 Pro 64.
Cheers
David
OS - Slackware 15 64 bit
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15
LibreOffice 24.2.1.2; SlackBuild for 24.2.1 by Eric Hameleers
David
OS - Slackware 15 64 bit
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15
LibreOffice 24.2.1.2; SlackBuild for 24.2.1 by Eric Hameleers
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Re: Unable to open .xlsx
Attempted opening by double clicking associated file, opening OOffice prop & then File Open, and etc. There are only so many ways to skin the cat. We have tried them all.
OpenOffice 4.1 on Windows 7
Re: Unable to open .xlsx
Try the LibreOffice (at least a portable version). The LO has a littlebit higher compatibility with the foreign fileformats.
Can you upload a problematic .docx and an .xlsx file here? (Then we will able to try them with LO - if you want not install the LO.)
Can you upload a problematic .docx and an .xlsx file here? (Then we will able to try them with LO - if you want not install the LO.)
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Tibor Kovacs, Hungary; LO7.5.8 /Win7-10 x64Prof.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.
Re: Unable to open .xlsx
1. Download the sample.xlsx file below
2. Can you open it by double-clicking?
3. Can you open it by File > Open ...?
4. If not, upload the file (128 kB max here, or use a file share site) as all else is guesswork - it may not even be a .xlsx file.
2. Can you open it by double-clicking?
3. Can you open it by File > Open ...?
4. If not, upload the file (128 kB max here, or use a file share site) as all else is guesswork - it may not even be a .xlsx file.
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LO 6.4.4.2, Windows 10 Home 64 bit
See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.
Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.
See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.
Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.
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Re: Unable to open .xlsx
OpenOffice hangs on "sample.xlsx".
I tried Lib. Office too. It has the same problem.
Opened xlsx in Google Sheets and saved them as xls. This also did not help.
Argh!
I tried Lib. Office too. It has the same problem.
Opened xlsx in Google Sheets and saved them as xls. This also did not help.
Argh!
OpenOffice 4.1 on Windows 7
Re: Unable to open .xlsx
sample.xlsx from John_Ha's posting opened for me using OO, just now tested).
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15 on Xubuntu 22.04.4 LTS
Re: Unable to open .xlsx
1. Reboot and try again.aimsystems wrote:OpenOffice hangs on "sample.xlsx".
Does this fix it? If not:
2. Uninstall AOO. If asked "Do you want to keep your settings?" say NO.
3. Delete C:\Users\xxxxxx\AppData\Roaming\OpenOffice\4\user. You may need to make hidden files visible to see it. Do not miss out this step.
4. Download AOO 4.1.5 from http://www.openoffice.org/download/index.html. Install it. If it asks "Do you want to use your old settings?" (or similar) say NO.
5. Download sample.xlsx and place it on your desktop. Right-click sample.xlsx > Properties > General. If it says the file is blocked as it comes from another PC then click Unblock.
6. Start AOO. File > Open ..., and navigate to sample.xlsx. Open it.
What happens?
1. Does it open?
2. Does AOO stop responding and, if so, what happens if you leave it for 60 seconds?
3. Does AOO crash and completely stop working?
LO 6.4.4.2, Windows 10 Home 64 bit
See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.
Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.
See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.
Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.
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Re: Unable to open .xlsx
Please remember that .xlsx was not designed to be compatible with anything else than MS Office. If you really need to work in that format, consider switching to... MS Office.
LibreOffice 7.6.2.1 on Xubuntu 23.10 and 7.6.4.1 portable on Windows 10
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Re: Unable to open .xlsx
I know. I just hate using products from the evil empire.
OpenOffice 4.1 on Windows 7