Hello,

I am (almost) sure my problem is not specifically related to Excel , but I'll try...

Since last couple of days, on double-click of the file in File (windows) Explorer a new instance of Excel is launched and I get a message
"File ... fullpath... or one of his components not found. Make sure.. blah blah"

When I try once more, another instance launches, same message.

Open File from Excel menu works normally.

It's probably something with the registry.

Any hints? Should I reinstall?

Thank you

Martin

is it just excel?

have you tried a restart?

hat happens when you right click and select open?

Hi Martin you could try this ???

Open excel, go to tools - options - general tab.
Under settings - uncheck "ignore other applications"

Also, what is your Open command in the Explorer for Excel

DDE message should = [open("%1")]?

Bingo Ivan,

thank you very much!!!

as I was trying to help the poster here , I didn't spot the code changed my XL settings.

... and, I have learned something new.

Thanks again,

Martin

Thank you Danny,

problem solved, see above.

cheers,

Martin

helping others can be dangerous