VeeshanVault

Ok, so on every system I have ever used Excel 2k on, when I open up a new spreadsheet it opens in its own window/instance. For some reason it is not working like that on my new XP MCE machine.

I have tried Excel - > Tools -> Options -> Show (X windows in taskbar) and also unchecked.

I have gone into folder options -> File Types -> .XLS -> Uncheck browse in same window

I have gone to Start -> Properties -> Group similar items in task bar

And I have tried all of these things checked, and unchecked. Nothing changes. I have downloaded Office 2k SP1-3 and still nothing. I cant seem to get multiple instances of excel open. The only thing that does work is clicking on the excel shortcut, then going through the File -> Open menu, however this doesnt get me the level of functionality that I need.

I routinely open 100's of excel docs a day and I need to be able to alt/tab between them.

Anyone have any ideas? Im really tempted to wipe this whole computer and begin reloading from scratch, because every other load of Office 2k works the way I want it to. (I have also just uninstalled/reinstalled office, and I have also repaired the installation and restored previous settings)

Helr!

do you have the circled box checked?

Yep, tried that both ways... checked and unchecked.... It doesnt change anything for some reason.

Fuck it... the damn laptop is only a week old... reloaded the OS and office, it works correctly now...