Troubleshooting
Problem
Opening the PAfE Xll file downloaded from IBM Fix Central displays the error message "The file format and extension of 'IBM_PAfE_xxx_x.x.xx.x.xll' don't match. The file could be corrupted or unsafe. Unless you trust its source, don't open it. Do you want to open it anyway?":

Symptom
After clicking "Yes", Excel outputs the message, "This program cannot be run in DOS mode." in the worksheet.

Document Location
Worldwide
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Modified date:
09 May 2025
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ibm16559194