XP3 issues with Excel viewer 2003

I don't know if my problem started with SP3 or if it was a problem before that.
I used to be able to view XML files with the viewer, now I get an error message that this type of file can't be opened by excel viewer(I have 2003 version). The file is called an excel worksheet. Xls. Does Xls need a different viewer? I tried opening it within word. No luck.

I tried using an on line file converter Zamzar and they couldn't open it.

Any ideas?

 

I downloaded it from a website where my boss posts schedules. I tried another on line file converter and they couldn't change it to a doc either. How do I tell if they used office 2007?

 

You could upgrade to the Excel 2007 viewer which is downward compatible...
Excel 2007 Viewer

or if you still want to keep your Excel 2003 Viewer then download and install the MS 2007 Compatibilty pack...
How to view Word 2007 and Excel 2007 files by using Word Viewer 2003 and Excel Viewer 2003

 

So if I download and install the 2007 excel viewer, I can use it to look at files created for 2003 viewer? Should I uninstall 2003 viewer? I know with power point I had to install the 97 and 2003 to view all the files I have in power point.

 

Hi Alicia...

The short answer is Yes Per the MS web page...

Again...if you want to keep your Excell 2003 use the 2nd link in my previous post...

 

Thanks for the info. I think I'll try and D/L another copy of the file first. maybe it's a corrupt file.