Error: Unable To Open File For Read
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Hi all,
Whenever I try to use the program, I get the following error message: unable to open file for read. .......\linear-example-data.xlsx Error opening file: .......\linear-example-data.xslx : Access is denied. (5)
I tried to use different excel files as an imput but got the same message. I downloaded the program with the help of an IT admin at my office so I thought working on the office network could be a solution but didn't help either.
How can I overcome this error?
Thanks
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Is there any chance you or other user has the excel file opened?
If the file is in a shared/network drive, Can you check the permissions your user has on that file? Can you try to copy the file to your local drive and open it?
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Hi, I actually tried to use multiple documents, from different locations (i.e. shared network, my own desktop etc.) and still getting the same error.
I checked the permission and there aren't any restrictions.
I downloaded the setup file by myself but the installment was done by someone with an admin password on the company domain, can that be the source of the problem?
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I don't think so.
Does this happens with all Excel files?
Can you try installing the Data Connectivity Components (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=23734) ?
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Check the security setting on Excel. I just had this error and that was the issue. The file was set to confidential.
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Hi! do you know what's the excel setting that was blocking the connection? Tried a bunch but without success. Thanks
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Hi All,
We have an existing workflow which was running fine. All of a sudden we got this error unable to open file for read.. I tried to load it from the share point site in desktop and i get the same error message
not able to figure out the reason - any advise
