cant download excel files

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I am trying to download some files in excel but when downloaded the files convert to a different format , I need the files in excel to work with them, any ideas !
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What are they converting to Charles?
I know you believe you understand what you think I said...but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not exactly what I meant.


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Hiya Charles,

Also, what version are you using of DirectFTP? I'm using 6.7 build 1750 (not sure if that's the most recent but if not it's only a version behind) and it works fine for me. I just uploaded a file that is Excel 2007 compatible file with the .xlsx enxtention, renamed it to be sure it downloaded a clean copy and then downloaded it again and it worked fine.
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Charles do you perhaps have Open office or another program that might open those program types set as your default?
I know you believe you understand what you think I said...but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not exactly what I meant.



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