{"id":18584,"date":"2023-02-13T17:02:17","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T11:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/?p=18584"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:17:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T06:47:49","slug":"fix-file-could-not-be-found-error-in-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-file-could-not-be-found-error-in-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel: How To Fix?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border: 2px dashed #eeeeee; height: 171px;\" width=\"973\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #eee; text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Summary: Facing the issue of the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 error in Excel? We present 3 ways to fix the issue including Stellar Repair for Excel.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Imagine this scenario. You\u2019ve stored all your business data on an MS Excel file on your laptop. Now, it\u2019s analysis time. You double-click on the Excel file. However, instead of the file opening, this is what you see on the screen:<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18592 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/File-Could-Not-Be-Found-Error-in-Excel.jpg\" alt=\"File-Could-Not-Be-Found-Error-in-Excel\" width=\"548\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/File-Could-Not-Be-Found-Error-in-Excel.jpg 548w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/File-Could-Not-Be-Found-Error-in-Excel-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/File-Could-Not-Be-Found-Error-in-Excel-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your heartbeat quickens. Anxiety kicks in. You want to pull your hair as you can\u2019t access the important data.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t need to imagine it. It has happened already.\u201d Saying this already?<\/p>\n<p>If yes, this article is the best place for you to be in. Why? The article will share how you can fix the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the next five minutes, learn all about how to fix the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 error in Excel. The complete guide will offer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-file-could-not-be-found-error-in-excel\/#srv1\"><strong>The 3 ways to fix the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-file-could-not-be-found-error-in-excel\/#srv2\"><strong>An FAQ section<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-file-could-not-be-found-error-in-excel\/#srv3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>One final suggestion<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Without further ado, let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-file-is-corrupted-and-cannot-be-opened-error-in-excel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix \u201cThe file is corrupted and cannot be opened\u201d Error in Excel?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv1\">3 Ways to Fix the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>1. Use Stellar Repair for Excel<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.co.in\/gle\/file-repair\/StellarFileRepairToolKit.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10906 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/free-download-win.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/free-download-win.png 230w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/free-download-win-150x46.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/repair-excel-file.php\"><strong>Stellar Repair for Excel<\/strong><\/a> is the best way to fix the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out how to use the software to fix the issue:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Browse and add the Excel files causing the issue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18596 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stellar-Repair-for-Excel-new.png\" alt=\"Stellar Repair for Excel\" width=\"928\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stellar-Repair-for-Excel-new.png 928w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stellar-Repair-for-Excel-new-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stellar-Repair-for-Excel-new-150x77.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stellar-Repair-for-Excel-new-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/>2. Click on Repair.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18589 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Click-on-Repair-new.png\" alt=\"Click on Repair\" width=\"923\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Click-on-Repair-new.png 923w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Click-on-Repair-new-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Click-on-Repair-new-150x78.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Click-on-Repair-new-768x399.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Preview the repaired Excel files and save them at any location you want.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18595 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Preview-the-repaired-Excel-files-new.png\" alt=\"\u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel\" width=\"927\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Preview-the-repaired-Excel-files-new.png 927w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Preview-the-repaired-Excel-files-new-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Preview-the-repaired-Excel-files-new-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Preview-the-repaired-Excel-files-new-768x412.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You read it right; it\u2019s that easy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s why you should choose Stellar Repair for Excel:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports Excel 2016, 2019, and even older versions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovers all the data from damaged or corrupt Excel files (.xls, .xlsx, .xltm, .xltx, and .xlsm).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers batch repair of Excel files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairs &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-excel-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Recover Deleted Excel Files<\/strong><\/a>, pivot tables, charts, formulas, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It removes corruption from individual objects, fixes the damage, and restores the Excel file back to its original state.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes with the Stellar File Repair Toolkit which is a package of 4 bestseller repair software \u2013 MS Excel Repair, PDF Repair, MS Powerpoint Repair, and MS Word Repair.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairs PDF files of up to 2 GB in size.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/repair-excel-file-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Repair Excel File Online?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Move the file to a different folder path<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to do so:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Open File Explorer.<br \/>\n2. Choose the Excel spreadsheet you want to move.<br \/>\n3. Click on Move to.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18593 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Move-the-file-to-a-different-folder-path-new.png\" alt=\"Move the file to a different folder path\" width=\"513\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Move-the-file-to-a-different-folder-path-new.png 513w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Move-the-file-to-a-different-folder-path-new-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Move-the-file-to-a-different-folder-path-new-150x88.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Choose the desired folder from the drop-down menu or click on Choose location.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18588 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Choose-the-desired-folder-new.png\" alt=\"\u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel\" width=\"320\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Choose-the-desired-folder-new.png 320w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Choose-the-desired-folder-new-259x300.png 259w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Choose-the-desired-folder-new-129x150.png 129w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Choose-the-desired-folder-new-150x174.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Select a different folder path and click on Move.<br \/>\n6. Click OK.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Edit the registry<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to do so:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Right-click on the Start button and select Run.<br \/>\n2. Enter regedit and press Return to open the Registry Editor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18591 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Edit-the-registry-new.png\" alt=\"Edit the registry\" width=\"700\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Edit-the-registry-new.png 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Edit-the-registry-new-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Edit-the-registry-new-150x102.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Open the registry key path: <em><strong>HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT &gt; Excel.Sheet.8 &gt; shell &gt; Open &gt; command<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Open-the-registry-key-path-new.png\" alt=\"\u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel\" width=\"700\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Open-the-registry-key-path-new.png 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Open-the-registry-key-path-new-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Open-the-registry-key-path-new-150x102.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Double-click on the right pane to open the Edit string window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18590 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Double-click-on-the-right-pane-new.png\" alt=\"\u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel\" width=\"380\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Double-click-on-the-right-pane-new.png 380w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Double-click-on-the-right-pane-new-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Double-click-on-the-right-pane-new-150x67.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Erase %1 from the end of the string in the value data box.<br \/>\n6. The value data string should be: <em><strong>C:\\PROGRAM FILES\\MICROSOFT OFFICE\\OFFICE\\EXCEL.EXE.<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n7. Click OK.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Watch the video on <strong>&#8220;How to recover deleted files?&#8221; with the help of Stellar Recovery Software<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to recover deleted files for Windows?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/302azCn8DX0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><strong id=\"srv2\">FAQ<\/strong><\/h4>\n<pre><strong>1. Why does the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel occur?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><strong>Check out the two reasons why the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The open action entry for the file ends in %1. The scenario occurs when you edit the open action of the file type and the line gets restored before you press OK. You can intentionally add a %1 to the open action entry for the file type as well. In both scenarios, the system adds a %1 to the registry key. If you later delete the %1 from the open action entry, the registry key stays unchanged and needs to be manually edited.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you manually change the file association of .xls files or run multiple versions of Excel on the same computer.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><strong>2. How to resolve the issue of the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><strong>You can use 3 ways to resolve the issue:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Stellar Recover for Excel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move the file to a different folder path<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edit the registry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><strong>3. How to recover an earlier version of an Office file?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><strong>If you haven\u2019t saved the file:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <em><strong>File &gt; Info &gt; Manage Document &gt; Recover Unsaved Workbooks in Excel<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the file and click on Open.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Save As to save the file.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you have already saved the file:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the file you want to recover.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <em><strong>File &gt; Info<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the specific file under the option Manage Presentation or Manage Workbook.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Restore to overwrite any previously saved versions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><strong>4. What\u2019s the best software to fix the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p>Stellar Repair for Excel is the best software to fix the issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are 5 reasons why:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovers all the data from damaged or corrupt Excel files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers batch repair of Excel files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports Excel 2016, 2019, and even older versions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairs PDF files of up to 2 GB in size.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><strong>5. How to repair a corrupted workbook in Excel?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p>If you\u2019ve tried the standard <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/repair-a-corrupted-workbook-153a45f4-6cab-44b1-93ca-801ddcd4ea53\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>repair procedure recommended by Microsoft<\/strong><\/a>, then your best option is to download Stellar Repair for Excel and try to recover the file.<\/p>\n<pre><strong>6. How do I recover a deleted Excel file?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p>If the file is still in the Recycle Bin, you can restore it. Right-click the file and click on Restore.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019ve permanently deleted the file(means it\u2019s not present in the Recycle Bin), then you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-permanently-deleted-excel-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Stellar Data Recovery software<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong id=\"srv3\">\u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel \u2013 one final suggestion<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This article has gathered all the information you need to fix the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 Error in Excel. However, you might still be confused about which one of the solutions mentioned should you choose.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s one final suggestion to help you: Go for <strong>Stellar Repair for Excel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/buy\/excel-repair\/buy-now.php?utm_source=Excel-Repair-Web-Page&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;adgp=Excel-Repair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Compare the 3 plans<\/strong><\/a>: Excel Repair, File Repair Toolkit &#8211; Soho, File Repair Toolkit &#8211; Technician. Compare, try for free, and then purchase a license that\u2019s most suitable for you.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know all about how to fix the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 error in Excel, the knowledge will help you make the most informed decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: Facing the issue of the \u2018File Could Not Be Found\u2019 error in Excel? 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