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Open a backup Excel file (.xlb)

sims2202 Posted messages 18 Registration date   Status Member -  
 giheller -
Hello,
I want to open the latest backup file of an Excel file I was working on yesterday and that I forgot to save properly last night (what a blunder).
I found where it is stored (C:\Documents and Settings\cptast\Application Data\Microsoft\Excel) but the extension is .xlb and when I try to open it, nothing happens.
Can anyone help me?
Thanks
Configuration: Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0

3 answers

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    blux Posted messages 2046 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   3 455
     
    Hi,

    the .xlb file format is not an Excel sheet backup, but a customization file for Excel toolbars.

    In conclusion, if you haven't saved your changes, they're lost...

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    See you, Blux 
     "Fools dare everything. That's even how you recognize them"
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  2. giheller
     
    Hello,

    maybe by using file open and selecting the file type *.xl* it will work
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    JL, well that's just my opinion @+
    getting help is not the same as having someone do your work
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  3. giheller
     
    Yes Blux, you're right!
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    JL, well, that's just my opinion @+
    getting help is not doing your work for you.
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