How to Use SysInfoTools Excel Recovery (formerly SysInfoTools Xlsx Repair) — Step‑by‑Step Guide
Requirements
- Windows PC (Windows 7–11 or Server equivalents)
- Microsoft Excel installed (for preview)
- .NET Framework 4.5+ (if prompted)
- Downloaded SysInfoTools Excel Recovery installer (demo or licensed)
1. Install and launch
- Run the installer and follow on‑screen prompts.
- Open the application from Start menu or desktop shortcut.
2. Add corrupt Excel files
- Click Add File to pick individual .xlsx/.xls files, or Add Folder to add many.
- Optionally use Search in Drive (or Auto‑Search) to locate Excel files automatically.
3. Select repair options
- Choose the files in the list you want to repair.
- If available, enable advanced modes (e.g., Recreate Approach) for severely corrupted files.
- Use any offered grid/worksheet selection to limit repair scope.
4. Run the repair
- Click Repair (or Start Repair).
- Wait while the tool scans and reconstructs workbook structure — progress/status will display.
5. Preview recovered data
- After scanning, open the in‑app Preview for each workbook and worksheet.
- Verify recovered cell values, formulas, charts, images, and formatting. (Demo may show preview only.)
6. Save recovered files
- Click Save or Save Repaired File.
- Choose destination folder (option to create new folder).
- Save each workbook as a new file — original corrupt file remains unchanged.
7. Post‑repair checks
- Open the saved file in Excel to confirm formulas, formatting, charts, and media.
- If data is missing, re-run repair with different mode (e.g., Recreate) or try repairing file by adding folder/bulk option.
8. Licensing & limitations
- Demo: preview only; saving often requires license.
- Purchase via vendor site to unlock full saving/export features and remove restrictions.
Troubleshooting tips
- Ensure Excel and .NET are installed before previewing.
- If a file fails, try adding the entire folder or enable deeper scan/Recreate mode.
- For bulk recovery, add a folder and select multiple files before repair.
- Keep backups of originals; the tool does not overwrite source files.
Quick checklist
- Installer run and app launched
- Files added (Add File / Add Folder / Search)
- Repair mode chosen and Repair started
- Preview checked in app
- Repaired file saved to new location
- Opened in Excel and verified
If you want, I can convert this into a short printable checklist or a one‑page step card.
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