yqhjynfqchellonl hi im trying write file something excel files unfortunately files give error upon opening errors detected filexls ms excel able open file making repairs listed save file make repairs permanent renamed invalid sheet name ive tried get information pywin32 exceptions got output application excel call failed code 2147352567 exception occurred source error microsoft excel error message open method workbooks class failed info found cprogram filesmicrosoft officeoffice101033xlmain10chm id0 normally press close excel error box continue work file handle pywin32 best regards patrick asselman _______________________________________________ pythonwin32 mailing list kpitckaew45pythonorg httpmailpythonorgmailmanlistinfopythonwin32 thu 07 aug 2008 145016 0200 pythonwin32 exception opening excel file