That error message pops when those users try to open an Excel file within the software or by clicking an XLS spreadsheet file to start the application. The issue arises for Excel 2007 and 2010 versions.
How to fix ‘[filename] could not be found. Check the spelling of the file name and verify that the file location is correct.’ ?
✅ Preliminary Checks:
To fix this error, you will need to determine the cause of the problem and take appropriate action.
Check the file’s location: Make sure that the file is still in the location where you expect it to be. If the file has been moved or deleted, you will need to find the new location or restore the file. Check the file name: Make sure that the file name is spelled correctly and that the extension is correct. If the file name or extension is incorrect, you will need to rename the file or change the extension to match the actual format of the file. Check the file path: If the file is located on a network drive or a remote server, make sure that the file path is correct and that you have the necessary permissions to access the file.
1. Edit the file and folder titles
If the folder’s path includes numerous subfolders, try shorting their folder titles by selecting the Rename option as outlined above. SPONSORED
2. Move the file to an alternative folder path
3. Edit the registry
4. Deactivate Excel add-ins
Those are resolutions users have confirmed fixed the Excel file could not be found error for them. Users who have fixed the same error message using other methods are welcome to share their alternative fixes below.
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