Tips to open XLS_ file
Can't open the XLS_ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XLS_ files as well as a list of programs that support XLS_ files.
XLS_ file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Spreadsheet Files |
The XLS_ file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XLS_ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XLS_ file on each system platform.
What is XLS_ file?
The file with the extension XLS_ is the Spreadsheet Files file type. The author of this format is Microsoft Corporation. In addition to this file, the Spreadsheet Files category includes 100 related files. Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet is most often found on 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Microsoft Excel application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use Microsoft Office in case Microsoft Excel cannot be used.
How to open XLS_ file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet is that XLS_ is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open XLS_, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XLS_ 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Excel 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 XLS_ files.
Programs to open XLS_ file
Remember to download programs supporting XLS_ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Excel with XLS_ files
If, despite the installed application, the XLS_ 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Excel application as the default for handling the XLS_ file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Excel to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Excel program, it is possible that Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet 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 XLS_ file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The XLS_ file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the XLS_ file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file XLS_ or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover XLS_ files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the XLS_ files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular XLS_ file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file XLS_ except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move XLS_ 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file XLS_ to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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