Since 5.95 is an older version, it may not be fully compatible with the latest Windows security updates or Excel formats (like modern .XLSX). Check if your key entitles you to a discounted upgrade to the latest version. Alternatives to Using Excel Fix 5.95
Click the small arrow next to the button in the dialog box. Select Open and Repair... from the dropdown menu.
You can download the ExcelFIX demo to see if your data is actually recoverable before spending money.
I should clarify that product keys for Office 2007 are usually in the format XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX. A "5.95 activation code" might be a misunderstanding, perhaps a placeholder or a typo. The user might be confused about the activation process or thinks they need to fix an existing code.
You will find dozens of websites claiming to offer free lists of codes like FIX95-XL101-2K24 or EXCEL-FIX-5.95-4LIFE . Do not copy them. Here is why.
Try first; if that fails, use Extract Data to pull out values and formulas. 2. Change the File Extension