Unable to Open .SYLK Files

Stephan Pringle Monday, October 3, 2022

If you are unable to open .SYLK flies; there are a few things to check to be able to do so.

Micosoft Excel
To be able to open .SYLK files, you will need access to Microsoft Excel. If you do require more information, take part in the Microsoft Office Suite Tutorial.

Malwarebytes
The once useful, Malwarebytes, will block Microsoft Excel from opening .SYLK Files so you will want to uninstall it from your device. There should be an option to whitelist the file but since Malwarebytes causes issues with other programs, you should just remove it and save yourself some headache.

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Stephan Pringle

About The Author: Stephan Pringle is an Information Technology Support Specialist. He covers hardware and software and provides tips for you to troubleshoot and repair issues on your own. In his spare time, he writes articles about the State of New York on his Hackintosh and HackBook and that has helped him to become the top contributor of the New York City section of Yahoo! Answers.

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