Varieties of XLV Files

Leading XLV Type

.XLV

Formatting:	.xlv
Class:	Excel Visual Basic Module File

An XLV file is simply a module written in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for Microsoft Excel. Modules add more functionality, such as automation and new features to the Excel spreadsheet application.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	Spreadsheet Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xlv

Software Programs That Open The Excel Visual Basic Module File:

Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

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XLV Troubleshooting

Issues Opening XLV Files

Microsoft Excel Removed

You attempt to load your XLV file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The XLV File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Excel for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: When another XLV application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Microsoft Excel is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Excel installed that's incompatible with your Excel Visual Basic Module File type. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Excel (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your XLV file and clicking "Properties".

Conclusion: The majority of XLV file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Excel version installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening XLVs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Excel will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening XLV files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Problems unrelated to software:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for XLV
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry XLV description
• Partial installation of Microsoft Excel that did not fully complete
• XLV file corruption
• Your XLV has adversely impacted by malware
• Hardware related to XLVs has device driver corruption
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Excel Visual Basic Module File file successfully