Tips to open XLAM file
Can't open the XLAM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XLAM files as well as a list of programs that support XLAM files.
XLAM file extension
| File Name |
Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Add-In |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Plugin Files |
The XLAM file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XLAM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XLAM file on each system platform.
What is XLAM file?
The file in the XLAM format belongs to the Plugin Files category. It was designed by Microsoft. Plugin Files consists of 179 similar files. Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Add-In is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Excel. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. You can use Microsoft Office in case Microsoft Excel cannot be used.
How to open XLAM file?
An often recurring problem with Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Add-In is that XLAM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that XLAM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XLAM file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Microsoft Excel
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Excel application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Excel into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support XLAM files.
Programs to open XLAM file
Remember to download programs supporting XLAM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Excel with XLAM files
If, despite the installed application, the XLAM file does not start in the Microsoft Excel application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Excel application as the default for handling the XLAM file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Excel to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Excel program, it is possible that Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Add-In requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XLAM file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the XLAM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the XLAM file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected XLAM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the XLAM files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair XLAM file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XLAM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move XLAM to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file XLAM to close. However, some background programs may block the XLAM file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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