MapPoint 2000 Err Msg: There Was a Problem Opening this File... (231525)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MapPoint 2000
This article was previously published under Q231525

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to link data in a Microsoft Excel workbook to Microsoft MapPoint 2000, you may receive the following error message:
There was a problem opening this file: filename. Could not decrypt the file.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are required to enter a password to open the Excel workbook.

NOTE: This behavior does not occur if you are required to enter a password to modify the workbook.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, delete the password required to open any Excel workbook from which you want to link data. To do this:
  1. Open an Excel workbook from which you want to link data.
  2. On the File menu, click Save As.
  3. On the Tools menu, click General Options.
  4. Delete the characters in the Password To Open box.
  5. Click OK, and then click Save. If you are prompted to replace the existing file, click Yes.
  6. Repeat steps 1-5 for each Excel workbook from which you want to link data.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/24/2005
Keywords:kberrmsg kbinterop kbprb KB231525
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