Are you having trouble opening Excel files in Excel 2003? If your files are showing "Office File Validation Detected a Problem" error message then you are not alone. Here’s how to solve this error in Excel 2003.
Step by Step Guide
- Download the Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2003
- Install the security update.
- Restart your computer after the installation is complete.
- Going to Excel, click on File > Options > Trust Center.
- Under the “Trust Center” section, click on ‘Trust Center Settings’.
- In the left pane, choose ‘Protected View’.
- Un-check the option “Enable Protected View for files originating from the Internet”.
- Click OK.
FAQ
How do I Solve the Office File Validation Detected a Problem Error in Excel 2003?
The step by step guide provided in this doc should help you solve the Office File Validation Detected a Problem Error in Excel 2003. It involves downloading and installing the security update and then un-checking the “Enable Protected View for files originating from the Internet” option from the Trust Center Settings tab.
What is the Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2003 (KB2596802)?
The Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel 2003 (KB2596802) is a security patch released by Microsoft on May 14, 2013. The update patches a vulnerability in Excel 2003, which may allow arbitrary code execution when a maliciously modified file is opened in an affected version of Microsoft Office.
What do I need to do after Installing the Security Update?
Once you have installed the security update, you need to restart your computer. After that, you need to go to the ‘Trust Center’, click on ‘Trust Center Settings’, and then un-check the option “Enable Protected View for files originating from the Internet”.
How do I Disable Protected View in Excel 2003?
To disable protected view in Excel 2003, you will have to go to the ‘Trust Center’, click on ‘Trust Center Settings’, and then un-check the option “Enable Protected View for files originating from the Internet”.
How do I Enable Protected View in Excel 2003?
If you want to enable protected view in Excel 2003, you need to go to the ‘Trust Center’, click on ‘Trust Center Settings’, and then check the option “Enable Protected View for files originating from the Internet”.