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PCVITA software to repair corrupt Excel workbooks on Windows
Excel Recovery Tool
PCVITA Excel Recovery Tool repairs corrupt XLSX workbooks on Windows. Excel recovery starts with a scan that shows the recovered sheets before you save. Add one file or a folder or let the software search your drives. PCVITA software repairs rows, columns, formulas and comments in one batch. Free demo previews the result.
- Input
- Corrupt XLSX workbooks from Excel
- Modes
- Add File, Add Folder and Search File
- Preview
- Charts, images and pivot tables
- Result
- Repaired workbook saved to a folder
Microsoft Excel is needed only for the preview. Repair works without Office. See all features. Locked workbook instead? Open Excel Password Recovery.
How Excel Recovery Works
Add the damaged workbook, select it and click Repair. PCVITA software scans the file and shows the recovered sheets. Save them when they look right.
Corrupt XLSX Workbook
Will not open in Excel
- Workbook with errors or missing sheets
- Damage from a crash or a bad save
- Original file stays untouched
PCVITA Excel Recovery
Installs on Windows
- Scan and repair engine
- Three preview views
- Advanced search in the result
Repaired Workbook
Saved to your folder
- Sheets and formulas retained
- Saved file opens in Excel
- Confirmation message on screen
- 1AddLoad the corrupt XLSX files.
- 2PreviewCheck the recovered sheets.
- 3SaveWrite the repaired file to a folder.
Repair an Excel File in 6 Steps
Six screens follow one corrupt workbook from the first click to the saved copy. Select any step to see its screen. Software Guide covers the folder and search modes in detail.
Step 1. Install and Open the Software
Install PCVITA Excel Recovery and start it from the Start menu. The main window opens with the add file options ready.
Step 2. Choose How to Add Files
Click Add File(s) for single or multiple workbooks. Click Add Folder for a folder of XLSX files. Click Search File(s) to scan your drives for Excel files.
Step 3. Select the Corrupt Workbook
Browse to the damaged .xlsx file and click Open. Hold Ctrl to select several files at once.
Step 4. Tick the File and Click Repair
Tick the box beside the workbook and select Repair. A progress window follows the scan.
Step 5. Preview the Recovered Workbook
Select a repaired file in the left panel. The right panel shows the workbook with its worksheets. Switch views from the toolbar.
Step 6. Save the Repaired File
Tick the files in the left panel and click Save. Select a destination folder. A message confirms that the files saved. Open the saved copy in Excel.
Demo edition previews the recovered file and does not save it.
Excel Recovery Software Features
What PCVITA software does with a corrupt workbook, grouped by task.
Adds Files in Three Ways
Your files decide the mode.
Add File(s)
Select one XLSX file or several at once.
Add Folder
Load a folder full of XLSX files.
Search File(s)
Scan a drive for Excel files.
Sub Folders
Include the sub folders in the search.
Previews Recovered Sheets Before You Save
Check the result first.
Grid View
See the sheet as a plain grid.
Layout View
Check headers, footers and margins.
Split View
See where pages split.
Charts and Pivots
Preview charts, images and pivot tables.
Repairs Formulas and Workbook Parts
Data stays where you left it.
Rows and Columns
Repair damaged rows and columns.
Formulas
Retain formulas in the saved file.
Comments
Keep cell comments.
Protected Workbooks
Handle workbooks with protection.
Saves Repaired Files to a Folder
The finished copy opens in Excel.
Destination Folder
Select where the copy goes.
New Folder
Create a folder during the save.
Selective Save
Save only the files you need.
Advanced Search
Search inside the recovered workbook.
Test these options on your own workbook. Demo edition previews the recovered file and does not save it.
Why Corrupt Excel Files Need a Repair Tool
Four facts about damaged workbooks and how PCVITA software answers them.
- 1
Excel Has Built In Repair
Microsoft names Open and Repair and Extract Data for damaged workbooks. PCVITA software adds a preview and a save step.
- 2
Extract Data Pulls Limited Content
Microsoft states that Extract Data pulls values and formulas. PCVITA software also repairs comments, headers and footers and page layout.
- 3
One Method Can Fail
Microsoft advises you to try another method when one does not work. PCVITA software tries a full scan in one window.
- 4
Many Files Need One Session
Add a folder or search a drive. PCVITA software repairs the selected workbooks in one session.
Prepare Before You Repair an Excel File
Six checks before your first repair. Tick the boxes in order, then open the software.
- Copy the corrupt file to a safe folder. Work on the copy.
- Move the file to a local disk if it sits on a failing drive or a network share.
- Check the file type first. This edition repairs XLSX files.
- Install the .NET Framework on the PC. Version 4.5 or later is the listed prerequisite.
- Keep Excel ready if you want to preview the sheets. The repair does not need Office.
- Test the free demo on your workbook before you pay. Download the demo edition and see the recovered result.
System lines match the version and system table below. Microsoft facts follow the page linked in the Sources.
Excel Recovery Pricing
Start with the free demo, then buy one licence. Both editions repair the same way. Saving the file is the only difference.
Demo Edition
Free
Check the result first
- ResultPreview only
- SaveNot available
- LicenceNot needed
Version 4.1, 10.1 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$49 one licence
Save the repaired workbook
- ResultRepaired file saved
- SaveAvailable
- DeliveryElectronic delivery by email
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in Both Editions Both editions repair the same way and saving the file is the only difference
- Add File(s)
- Add Folder
- Search File(s)
- Grid View
- Layout View
- Split Preview
- Advanced Search
- Selective Save
Version, Size and System Requirements
Version, system needs and repair details in one place.
| Version | 4.1 |
|---|---|
| File size | 10.1 MB |
| MD5 | b5350345 |
| Windows versions | Windows 11 (64 bit), Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 (32 or 64 bit) and Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 and 2008 |
| Prerequisites | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later |
| Hardware | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 at 2.40 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 1200 at 3.10 GHz or Qualcomm Snapdragon X, 2 GB RAM recommended, 100 MB free disk space |
| Free demo limit | Preview of recovered data only |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery by email after payment |
| Input | One or more corrupt XLSX files |
|---|---|
| Excel versions | Excel 2007 to Excel 2021 (32 or 64 bit) for the preview |
| Add modes | Add File(s), Add Folder and Search File(s) |
| Search | Drive list with a sub folder option |
| Preview | Grid, layout and page split views |
| Search tool | Advanced search with Ctrl+F |
| Repairs | Rows, columns, headers, footers, formulas, comments and page layout |
| Result | Repaired XLSX saved to a folder you choose |
Microsoft Excel vs PCVITA Excel Recovery
What Microsoft documents about damaged workbooks next to PCVITA software, so you can choose the route that fits your file.
| Point | Microsoft Excel | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Built in methods | Open and Repair and Extract Data | Scan, repair and preview in one window |
| Data pulled | Values and formulas with Extract Data | Rows, columns, formulas and comments |
| Headers and footers | Not described | Part of the recovered workbook |
| Preview before save | Not described | Normal, Page Layout and Page Break views |
| Other fixes | Manual calculation, external references and a chart macro | One scan and save flow |
| Excel needed | Yes | Only for the preview |
| Price | Included with Excel | Free demo, full edition $49 |
Microsoft facts come from the Microsoft page on repairing a corrupted workbook. PCVITA software facts come from the Features and Version tables on this page.
Quick Checks Before You Start Repair
- Work on a copy. Keep the original file safe.
- Preview first. Check the sheets before you save.
- Save selected files. Tick only the files you need.
- Open the result in Excel. Confirm the saved workbook opens.
Need more Excel tools? Open Excel Password Recovery for a lost password.
Sources for Microsoft Facts The page behind the facts on this page
- Microsoft SupportRepair a corrupted workbook
Excel Recovery FAQs
Answers to questions users ask before they start a repair, grouped by topic.
Repair and Options How the software behaves with your Excel file
How do I repair a corrupt Excel file with PCVITA software?
Six steps finish the job.
- Step 1. Install the software and open it.
- Step 2. Select an add mode.
- Step 3. Browse to the damaged file.
- Step 4. Check the box and repair.
- Step 5. Review the sheets.
- Step 6. Save the copy.
Which ways can I add files?
Three ways. Add File(s) loads one or more workbooks. Add Folder loads a folder. Search File(s) scans a drive for Excel files.
Can I repair many files at once?
Yes. Select several files with Ctrl or add a folder. Tick the files you want and click Repair.
Does the software search sub folders?
Yes. Tick the sub folder box in Search File(s) mode. Without it the search covers the root folder of the drive only.
What do the preview views display?
Three views. Normal shows the grid. Layout shows headers and footers. Page Break shows where pages split. Zoom buttons sit above the preview.
Does the software keep my formulas and layout?
Yes. The software repairs formulas, comments, headers, footers and page layout. Microsoft states that its Extract Data option pulls values and formulas.
Does the software need Microsoft Excel?
No for repair. Excel is needed only for the preview.
Does the software change my original file?
No. The software saves the repaired copy to the folder you select.
Can I search inside the repaired workbook?
Yes. Press Ctrl+F to open Advanced Search inside the recovered file.
Demo and Price Demo limits and licence price
What does the free demo do?
It shows the repaired result. The demo scans the same way. The full edition saves the repaired file.
How much does the full edition cost?
$49 for one licence. The full edition carries a 30 day money back guarantee. Electronic delivery sends your download link and activation key by email.
Where can I download the software?
Click Download Now on this page. Version 4.1 of the demo edition weighs 10.1 MB and installs on Windows. Test the demo on your workbook before you buy.
Compatibility and Setup Windows versions and prerequisites
Which Windows versions does the software need?
Windows 11 (64 bit) and Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 (32 or 64 bit). Windows Server 2008 to 2022 also works. You need Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later and 100 MB free disk space. 2 GB RAM is recommended.
Which Excel versions work with the preview?
Excel 2007 to 2021. Both 32 bit and 64 bit editions work.
Does the software repair old XLS files?
This edition repairs XLSX files. The XLS format needs a separate edition from the publisher.
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Awards for PCVITA Software
Badges earned by PCVITA software.
GearDownload: 100% clean badge, no spyware, adware or viruses found in PCVITA software.
DownloadAtoZ: 5 star award badge for PCVITA software. See every badge on the PCVITA awards page.
Key Takeaways on Excel Recovery
Five facts to keep from this page.
- Three modes. Add files, add a folder or search a drive.
- Preview first. Three previews show the result before you save.
- Formulas stay. The saved copy retains formulas, comments and page layout.
- Excel for preview only. The repair does not need Office.
- Demo and price. Free demo previews the file. Full edition costs $49 per licence and carries a money back guarantee.
Repair Your Excel File Today
Download the free demo, add your corrupt workbook and see the result before you buy the full edition.
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