Old Excel file

pachou · Dec 18, 2012, 09:12 AM

Hi,
Would like to transfer an old Excel 1.0 file to something readable on Excel, Numbers or whatever open source Office. Created in 1989.
It's a light document, with only basic information, and no calculation.
Thanks,
Pachou

robbieduncan · Dec 18, 2012, 09:17 AM

Have you tried Microsoft's own (ancient) advice: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290772

blevins321 · Dec 18, 2012, 09:25 AM

I'd try the advice above. If that doesn't work try seeing if OpenOffice or LibreOffice (both free downloads) can open the file. You should then be able to use one of those programs to save as a new Excel version format.

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pachou macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2009	Old Excel file Hi, Would like to transfer an old Excel 1.0 file to something readable on Excel, Numbers or whatever open source Office. Created in 1989. It's a light document, with only basic information, and no calculation. Thanks, Pachou
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blevins321 macrumors 68030 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southgate, Michigan	I'd try the advice above. If that doesn't work try seeing if OpenOffice or LibreOffice (both free downloads) can open the file. You should then be able to use one of those programs to save as a new Excel version format. __________________ 2012 15" Macbook Pro 16GB RAM/256GB SSD; iPad 4 - Black; iPhone 5 - Black; Synology DS411+II NAS 12TB
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