Windows 10: I updated from windows8.1 to windows 11 on new computer. Cannot find excel file from 8.1...

laptop running 8.1 windows excel file was fine. new laptop with windows 11 cannot find file under excel or one drive or anywhere even using identifying file name

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No more Windows 7/8.1 updates for Kaby Lake & Ryzen users

And there may be a workaround for the block:

Unofficial Patch Unblocks Windows 7 and 8.1 Updates for Kaby Lake and Ryzen
https://www.extremetech.com/computi...nblocks-windows-7-8-1-updates-kaby-lake-ryzen​
It involves patching the wuaueng.dll file. I strongly suggest that you make a backup copy of that file before applying the patch.

 

Microsoft Releases Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2

Yes, it is part of Windows 7 SP1: Hotfixes and Security Updates included in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.xls
Open file and click on the "Update List" tab at bottom of MS Excel window to see list of KBs.

 

Windows 8 failure configuring updates and reverting

I agree 8 is awful! It's not for me though... I replaced a broken screen in a Win 8 laptop that was given to me and I am going to give it for free to someone that can't afford one so they can do homework at home. Yes I took it from 8 to 8.1 back on 10/09/2014. This is what I posted there...

"Great post! I found a similar one. I would like to point out that you may want to edit your OP...

1. Step 1 should read to disable AUTOMATIC updates, not disable manual updates.

2. KB2871398 should really read KB2871389

I would like to say that KB2917499 may also be needed as it was in my case. I also had to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter after installing those 2 updates. After these steps I was able to begin my 8.1 download from the Microsoft store. I don't know if it made a difference or not, but I also went into the Bios and disabled "Secure Boot."

It was a helpful post. Thanks!