XL: Can't Open Quattro Pro 6.0 Files (139665)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q139665

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Excel, when you attempt to open a Quattro Pro 6.0 (.wb2) file, you receive the following error message:
Cannot read this binary file. If the file was created in a version of Microsoft Excel later than 7.0, use that version to save it as a Microsoft Excel 5.0 file. Open file as text?

CAUSE

Microsoft Excel does not have a converter for opening Quattro Pro for Windows, version 6.0 files (.wb2 file extensions).

WORKAROUND

In order for Microsoft Excel to import a .wb2 file saved from Quattro Pro for Windows version 6.0, first save the file in the Quattro Pro 5.0 format. Note that doing this may cause you to lose formatting that is not supported in the earlier version of Quattro Pro. To save the file in Quattro Pro 5.0 format, follow these steps:

  1. Open the file in Quattro Pro for Windows version 6.0.
  2. On the File menu, click Save As.
  3. In the Save File As Type box, select QPW (*.WB1) and click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

147643 XL: Versions of Quattro Pro Supported in Microsoft Excel

140116 XL7: Page Fault in Module Excel.exe with Quattro Pro File

Quattro Pro is manufactured by Corel Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:KB139665
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