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[virginia99]

Hi, I have two excel files on a floppy and can only open one. When I try to open the other, it says "data error cyclic redundancy test." Is there any software that will let me open it? I am using Windows XP. Thanks, Failed File

 

[tigsounds]

File might be toast.

Run Windows error checker and have the "fix file system errors" checked.

 

[virginia99]

File might be toast.

Run Windows error checker and have the "fix file system errors" checked.

I'll do that, thanks. I apologize if this is a dumb questions, but should I run the error checker on the hard drive or on the floppy disk where the files are? I have 2 computers and get the same error message on both.

 

[tigsounds]

Run on the floppy in question:

Start/Run/CMD/chkdsk a: /f

 

[virginia99]

Run on the floppy in question:

Start/Run/CMD/chkdsk a: /f

Thank you so much! I'm back in business without having to re-key everything. What a life saver!

 

[virginia99]

Best answer selected by virginia99.