Invalid Argument error message when trying to open sample data xls file

I'm stepping through Tutorial 04: Analyzing Data.

The first step is to open Cust_wTransactions.xls Excel file. However, after locating the file and clicking Open, I keep getting the following error message:

Invalid argument=Value of '0' is not valid for 'ItemIndex', parameter name: ItemIndex.

After clicking okay on the error message box - nothing happens. Excel has no issues opening this sample file.

I've tried exiting out of Alteryx and relaunching. No help resolving the issue.

Any ideas?

BTW ... I'm on version 10.6.8.17850

thanks!

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s_schwantes

try saving your file in CSV format ... that did the trick for me

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s_schwantes

I saved the file as a CSV and that worked . . .

EvanSchmidt

I'm also experiencing this exact issue with a .xls file

Alteryx 11.5.1

s_schwantes

try saving your file in CSV format ... that did the trick for me

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