Totally incorrect advice, unrelated to the issue.
1.) Deleted 'Data" files, not system - so SFC is pointless time waster.
2.) Repairing Excel would do nothing to resolve data file(s) issue.

As to recovery, based on what you've stated you may have lost
any chance for recovery since the recovered files are unreadable.


"Andrew E." <eckrichco@msn.com> wrote in message
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> 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