Excel files won't open:blank excel interface

I tried to open an excel file that was located on my desktop this morning. Instead of the file opening as usual, a blank excel interface (not a book1.xls) opened with the path "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\Library\Analysis\ATPVBAEN.XLA".

I tried other files on my desktop as well as files located on our servers...same thing.

If I open excel from the start menu, then browse from inside excel....I can open any file I want.

Additionally, I can open excel in safe mode and files open fine.

I unchecked my add ins that were checked (the first two were checked). The only difference now is that I still get a blank excel interface, but there is no path anymore.

I've tried unregserver / regserver, played with my macro security settings (currently set to medium), unchecked add ins.

Any suggestions??

Thanks

Detect & repair?

Originally Posted by shg

Detect & repair?

Forgot to mention that I tried that as well. Thanks.

Never having had the problem, I'd be inclined to reinstall. Perhaps someone else can make a more targeted suggestion.

SOLVED

Tools - Options - General - Ignore other applications

I unchecked the box and problem was solved. Link below. Thanks.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/211494

Good job