Debi, It sounds like you have a corrupted data file. First run Scandisk and see if that helps. Next try doing an import. In a blank, new workbook, click INSERT -- OBJECT -- FROM FILE and insert the bad file. If that works, you will now have the data inside an object window (just like a graphic) and then you can click into the imported object window and copy from that to the main part of the worksheet. Good luck, Jim Meagher ----- Original Message ----- From: "deb" <[log in to unmask]> > Hello all. > I am having a big problem opening up a document I created with Excel 2000. > When the document is opening up, my virus software pops up with a message > that Excel is trying to write to my document. I have the option to stop, > continue, or exclude. I have tried all three with the same result. The > page opens up about halfway down. When I go to scroll up, the whole > computer totally freezes. What can I do to fix this?? Please help!! > Thanks in advance. > Debi Hummer > > PCSOFT maintains many useful files for download > visit our download web page at: > http://nospin.com/pc/files.html > Curious about the people moderating your messages? Visit our staff web site: http://nospin.com/pc/staff.html