Method 2: Revert to the Last Saved Version However, if it doesn't start or you want to try manually, you can open an Excel file and then go to 'File' > 'Open' > 'Click the folder that contains the corrupted Excel' > 'Open and Repair'. Microsoft provides users with File Recovery mode, which automatically performs when it detects that the Excel/Word/PowerPoint is corrupted. Method 1: Use Microsoft File Recovery Feature Yet, don't give up so soon, there are still ways to try troubleshooting and repair corrupted Excel files. If it's an important Excel without backup, it may totally drive you crazy. Somehow an XLT/XLS/XLSX file goes corrupted being unable to open with Microsoft Excel. Part 2: How to Fix Corrupted Excel Documents?
