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    mikie w Posts: 19, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 4, 2008, 11:25 AM
    Can't read email attachment
    I have windows XP . Yahoo email , When I try to open a attachment (.xls ) I can not read it .What do I have to do to unfrag. It ? (Guardian Industries )
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    Nov 4, 2008, 11:33 AM
    Do you have Excel installed on that computer?
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    Nov 4, 2008, 05:47 PM
    Thanks. I went to - http:office.microsoft .com/ Then - excel viewer - Download . Now I read the file . I don't know what's next but it works for now .
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    Nov 4, 2008, 07:10 PM

    Nothing's next. Keep using the viewer to view only, or install your own copy of Excel if you ever want to edit/create your own.
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    Nov 5, 2008, 04:03 AM
    Thanks. What is the beat way to install a copy of Excel ?
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    Nov 5, 2008, 05:24 AM
    Buy it from Microsoft or a Microsoft certified retailer.
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