john machin zmsfhcxflexiconnet yqhjynfqchellonl wrote hi im trying write file something excel files unfortunately files give error upon opening dont quite understand first sentence write file something excel files underlying problem 1 creating corrupt xls files trying get information nature corruption fix creating code 2 collection corrupt xls files trying recover data cheers john _______________________________________________ pythonwin32 mailing list kpitckaew45pythonorg httpmailpythonorgmailmanlistinfopythonwin32 fri 08 aug 2008 035927 1000 pythonwin32 exception opening excel file