How to replace a .xlam file in the SigmaXL folder
Follow the steps below to replace an existing SigmaXL.xlam file:
Note
This process requires direct write access to system folders. Please ensure you have administrative privileges prior to attempting the steps included in this article.
- Download the new .xlam file provided by SigmaXL.
- Click the File Explorer icon on the taskbar located at the bottom of your screen:
- Click (1) Downloads in the left hand pane and locate the file (2) SigmaXL.xlam in the right hand pane:
- Default security settings require that you unblock .xlam files downloaded from an outside source. To check if this applies to you right click SigmaXL.xlam and click on Properties:
- If applicable, click the checkbox beside Unblock, otherwise continue to step 6:
- Click OK:
- Right click SigmaXL.xlam and select Copy:
Navigate to the SigmaXL installation folder C:\Program Files (x86)\SigmaXL\V8:
Note for 64-bit users
The default installation location for the 64-bit version of SigmaXL is C:\Program Files\SigmaXL\V8.
- Right click on any blank space in the right hand pane and select Paste:
- You will then be prompted by the following screen. Select Replace the file in the destination: