excel 2007 file a virus?

Question

i have mailed an excel file (.xlxs) to a friend and he told me he cant open it cause it says it has a virus in it,, what about the ending prefix? .xlxs? its supposed to be only .xlx whats happening here?

Answer 1

.xlsx is the new 2007 file extension. Click on the logo, select Save As. Right across from it it says Excel 97 - 2003 Workbook. Resend to your friend.



As for the Virus - could be because you have attached a macro - but most likely his e-mail just didn't recognize the extension xlsx. Once you send to him in the format above he shouldn't have a problem.



Here's something extra - Microsoft has a free download for 2003 called the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack. Here's the link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en



Your friend can download the compatibility pack if you are sending things back and forth.



Here's two more useful tools for you. The first is a free Microsoft Excel training site. The first training session listed is Up to Speed with Excel 2007 - this gives you tons of information about the new layout, features etc. and is definitely worth the time. Here the link:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/training/CR100479681033.aspx



The next link is an interactive Command Reference Guide.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/excel/HA101491511033.aspx?pid=CH100648241033

Click on the "Start the Guide" button. You'll see the old version of Excel 2003 come up. Select a function (such as Data, Sort) it will show you where the command is located in Excel 2007.



I have Office 2007 and love it. The new layout and features take a little time to get used to but they do make sense.



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Answer 2

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Answer 3

After checking with Google .xlxs is the new Office 2007 extention for Excel (Its not a virus). (Like docx for word)



You have 2 options in this matter:



1. Your friend will have to get Office 2007

2. Save as a office 2003 format (save as...) then resend



Also if your Excel file had a macro in it, some AV scanner kick them out before they even get chance to see what it is!

Answer 4

The file extension or file type for Excel 2007 by default is .xlsx (add the x, as with docx, and pptx) Project and Visio use the same 3 character file type as their 2003 versions; and don't even ask about Access .accdb).



Earlier versions of Excel will almost certainly not be able to open the file, as there can be no file association for a start.



Furthermore, if you have different macro security levels, and depending on what AVS is being used, the AVS may pick up the macro, or subsequently, Excel may refuse to open your file because of different macro security levels set by your friend.



This assumes that you have macros in your .xlsx file....



Ah, the joys of Vista, Office 2007, 32- & 84-bit Windows, drivers..........

Answer 5

Open the file and use SAVE AS option to rename the file. After this you can delete the older version.