I updated excel and now I can't create a new spread sheet, or access or print any old ones. I keep getting the same update message and I've tried...

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Dear Gary, It was a pleasure helping you with your Microsoft issue today. Here is a summary of the resolution.
Issue identified :

Cannot edit or start a new document in excel

Solution Implemented :

Call customer / Remote Access

Assisted customer in checking the program and it was found as atrial version expired

Assisted customer in installing open office to open and work on his documents

issue resolved

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