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Dean 0 Reputation points
2026-01-20T17:40:06.91+00:00

All my word and excel files did not transfer over to new Microsoft office home 2024.

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  1. John Korchok 232.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-01-20T17:46:50.26+00:00

    Your files are not stored in the programs. They are either on your hard disk or on a cloud service. You didn't post what operating system you are using, so it's not possible to give you step-by-step instructions. Do a search using your operating system will help to find them, if they are on your computer. Or search online in your cloud service, if that is where you stored your files.

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    2026-01-20T17:40:12.0933333+00:00

    If your Word and Excel files did not transfer over to the new Microsoft Office Home 2024, there are a few things you can check:

    1. File Location: Ensure that the files were saved in a location that was accessible during the transfer. If they were stored on a cloud service like OneDrive or SharePoint, make sure you are logged into the correct account.
    2. File Format Compatibility: Check if the files are in a compatible format with Office 2024. Older file formats may sometimes have issues opening in newer versions.
    3. Transfer Method: Consider how the files were transferred. If you used a backup or migration tool, ensure that it completed successfully without errors.
    4. File Attributes: Sometimes, files may inherit read-only attributes or blocked statuses during transfer. You can check the properties of the files to ensure they are not set to read-only.

    If you continue to experience issues, you may need to manually copy the files from the previous location to your new Office installation.

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