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Launch Excel Error (File related Error)

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I'm currently using a flow to automate some processes withe excel information however, when using powershell to retrieve the latest excel file downloaded I keep getting an error when it gets to the launch excel function, I would appreciate any tips or potential fixes for this issue. Here is a screenshot

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  • Michael E. Gernaey Profile Picture
    53,970 Super User 2026 Season 2 on at

    Hi @D69 

     

    1. Can you verify that you are including the File Extension in the File Name. Thats what this means most of the time. It does seems like yours is there.

     

    2. take the path from the message and paste it into the Run bar of your desktop. Try to Launch that file from there. If the file doesn't launch and gives you an error.

     

    3. Verify the file is actually IN that folder

     

    4. Also, make sure since its in a users folder, that the flow has permission.

     

    5. Make sure file is not locked


    If I have helped you, I would really appreciate if you please Mark my answer as Resolved/Answered, and give it a thumbs up, so it can help others

    Cheers

    Thank You
    Michael Gernaey MCT | MCSE | MCP | Self-Contractor| Ex-Microsoft
    https://gernaeysoftware.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgernaey

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