How to Recover a Corrupt Excel File

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If you can

   If necessary, choose Other Formats from the quick list of options. ,, Note that certain elements of the formatting may be lost.
   
   Click Yes to confirm or Help for more information. ,,, For example, Microsoft Excel 97-2003 produces the classic .xls format, whereas Excel Workbook produces the newer .xlsx format. ,,
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   Step 2: open the file.

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   Step 3: Go to Save As.

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   Step 4: Select Web Page from the possible file formats.

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   Step 5: Make sure Entire Workbook is selected and hit Save.

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   Step 6: Locate the saved file.

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   Step 7: Right-click the file and choose Open With > Microsoft Office Excel.

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   Step 8: Go to Save As and choose an Excel format from the drop-down list.

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   Step 9: Change the title to prevent confusing it with / saving over the (corrupted) original.

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    Step 10: Hit Save.

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