Problem with Excel 2003 files with Windows 7


  1. hymernova
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    Problem with Excel 2003 files with Windows 7


    New computer has windows 7 op system. When I transfer Excel files from my laptop (using XP Home) I get an error message saying 'There was a problem sending the command to the program' Any idesa what the solution is? The files were generated on Excel 2003.
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  3. WalkerA WinTeam
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    Hi hymernova,

    Have you tried the fix here yet? Not sure if it's exactly the same issue, you tell me: http://www.microsoft.com/communities...&cr=&sloc=&p=1

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