XL2002: "Solver.xls Cannot Be Found" Error Message When You Change Constraints (329884)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2002
This article was previously published under Q329884

SYMPTOMS

If you try to use the Subject to the Constraints feature in the Slovak version of Excel 2002, you may receive the following error message:
Solver.xls cannot be found


Note: The Subject to the Constraints feature is part of the Solver add-in.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Product Name service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English version of this fix has the following file attributes or later:
Date                   Time    Version   Size           File name  
--------------------------------------------------------------------
21-Nov-2002            19:44   n/a       98,816         Solver.msp
21-Nov-2002            20:00   n/a       214,016        Solverff.msp

After the hotfix is installed, the English version of this fix will have the file attributes or later that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Date                   Time    Version   Size           File name  
------------------------------------------------------------------
06-Nov-2002            16:43   n/a       629,760        Solver.xla

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/6/2005
Keywords:kbofficexppresp3fix kbbug kbfix KB329884
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