Excel 2013 does not open files

Whenever I click on an Excel spreadsheet, Microsoft Office does not open the file, instead it opens Excel but without any content. 
Only thing on the screen is at the bottom left corner and it states "ready" 

Hi Christiaan Olivier,
Please refer to following KB and check if help you to solve this issue.
Excel: How to Troubleshoot Excel opening blank when you double-click a file icon or file name
In addition, this issue is more related to Excel. I suggest that you should post the problem in
Excel Forum. I believe we will get a better assistance there.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Justin Gu
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