Corrupt Excel files in Windows 7

i use excel 2007 . most of excel files open ok . Some of them (.xls) , produced by some sql software, wont open in windows 7 . I tried everything , from compatibility modes , remove antivirus software , etc. the system says that file wont open and that is corrupted , trying to restore it nothing happens . Though in other windows versions these files works ok.

Hi,
What version of Excel were they using?
Have you tried opening it up in the latest version on Excel?
I had it in the past where says a 2003 file wouldn't open but opening it in 2007/2010/2013 it would repair it & open it ok.
Then I just saved the file to a new location.
Have you tried Open Office? might be worth a try just in case?
Also try
Excel Fix Toolbox from http://www.excel.fixtoolbox.com/

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