Understanding the root cause is essential for both recovery and prevention. Here are the primary triggers:
An ounce of prevention is worth a gigabyte of repair. Follow these rules to avoid ever seeing "Excel completed file level validation and repair. Some parts of this workbook may" again. Understanding the root cause is essential for both
Do not rely on the automatic attempt. Force a deeper repair: despite all efforts
: Never rely solely on Excel’s auto-repair. Backups and versioning saved the project. Understanding the root cause is essential for both
Sometimes, despite all efforts, "Excel completed file level validation and repair. Some parts of this workbook may have been repaired or discarded" is the final word. Acceptable loss scenarios:
