Blank workbook opens when try to open any existing book

Whenever I try to open any previously saved workbooks, Excel opens up a blank workbook which it titles "Book 2" before it will open the workbook selected. There are then 2 books open - a blank and my saved version.

I have some formatting macros saved in my Personal Workbook which apply to all workbooks which may have something to do with it.

But - if Excel is already running, I can open new workbooks fine.

Running Excel 2003.

Please help - its driving me mad!

I hate it when people B*MP their threads...don't you?

COME ON GUYS - I'M GOING MAD HERE!!

Hi poloboyUK. Did you check to see if book2 may be stored in your XLStart
folder? Also, check Options>General Tab to see if there is any thing in the
At startup, open all files in:
By the way, what does B*MP their threads mean?
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Sincerely, Michael Colvin


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