merc 0 Posted August 30, 2002 I have been trying to download this program for days. when I try to open it excel prompts me with: the file is not recognizable format. if i click ok it opens it with unreadable text, if i click cancel it does not open it and if i click help it only helps me with damaged files. does anyone know what i am doing wrong???? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racdave 0 Posted August 30, 2002 Did you unzip it first? The .zip extension means it is compressed and needs to be unzipped before you use it in Excel. Cheatsheet Compiler was compressed using WinZip, which is a popular compression program. You can download the evaluation version of WinZip which will allow you to unzip the file. Winzip Let me know if this helps... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merc 0 Posted August 30, 2002 thank u, thank u, thank u. i am now off and running!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike MacGregor 20 Posted August 30, 2002 Thanks Racdave! Couldn't have said it better myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmc 0 Posted August 31, 2002 I get an open with window & it doesn't work even with winzip download. draft in 30 min Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjwar 0 Posted September 1, 2002 i get the same window as mmc. HELP!! please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike FF Today 607 Posted September 2, 2002 Can you guys please explain the problem you are having in a little more detail...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjwar 0 Posted September 2, 2002 i download the program and then i go to open it by double clicking it. a window comes up prompting which program to open it up with. i have no clue which program to open it with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike MacGregor 20 Posted September 3, 2002 As long as you have unzipped the program first to create the file with .xls on the end (this is the one you should be trying to open), then that window is opening for one of two reasons. Either (a), you don't have Excel or (, Windows does not associate files with .xls on the end with Excel. Unfortunately, you need Excel to run the Compiler. If you have it and are still having problems, then try opening Excel, choose File > Open and browse to the file to open it from there. I don't know a lot about Windows and file associations, but I think that should work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike MacGregor 20 Posted September 3, 2002 Oh, stupid me. If it is scenario ( above, then when the "open with" window appears, just choose Microsoft Excel from the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjwar 0 Posted September 3, 2002 my ghetto comp doesnt have excel so i guess im out of luck. thanks for the help neway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
