If you deleted xp files,then open cmd,run:Sfc /Scannow If specific program
files,download the program,choose "repair installation",microsoft excel will
offer that.

"Johnnybig" wrote:

> I deleted data surpassing the recycle bin. After trying different programs my
> excel files which I am restoring are either not able to be opened at all or
> open with some weird symbols in them even though according to the programs
> they are in excellent condition to be recovered.
> 1. Do you know why they appear with these weird symbol and how can I fix
> that if it is a matter of setting
> 2. Can you recommend a freeware which finally works or an inexpensive
> recovery program
> OS: Windows XP Tablet edition 2005