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Error: The file is corrupt and cannot be opened
Error: The file is corrupt and cannot be opened

Change your protected view settings to resolve this Excel error.

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Written by Ciara Martin
Updated over a week ago

❗️Error: The file is corrupt and cannot be opened.

This error occurs in Excel when your protected view settings change. This often occurs automatically if your Microsoft Office upgrades.

To resolve this error please follow the below steps:

1. Go to File, then select Options.


2. Select Trust Center, then select Trust Center Settings.

3. Select Protected View, uncheck all boxes.


4. Select File Block Settings, uncheck all boxes.

5. Select OK.


6. Restart Excel and re open the Excel file.

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