SigmaXL Version 8.1 - Specified Path is Empty

SigmaXL Version 8.1 - "Error 2343: Specified path is empty" when attempting to install SigmaXL

This error may occur when Microsoft Office is installed in a non-standard directory. An example of this would be if Office was downloaded and installed directly from the Microsoft Store. To resolve this issue, ensure you have administrator privileges and complete the steps listed below:

Select your installed version of Office:

Important Note

The bit version of Office is often different than the bit version of Windows. The installation of SigmaXL is dependent on the bit version of Office. Click here to determine which bit version of Office is installed.

32 bit version of Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office (32 bit)

Follow the link below to download the SigmaXL executable installation file:
- 32-bit version of Office: http://www.SigmaXL.com/New/V8/SigmaXL_Version_8_32-Bit.exe
When the download is completed, launch SigmaXL_Version_8_32-bit.exe:
This will begin the installation process. Click Yes on the User Account Control dialogue:
The SigmaXL Version 8 installation window will then appear, click Next:
You will need to accept the EULA. Read through the agreement and select I accept the terms of the license agreement. Click Install to continue:
SigmaXL will then begin to install:
Another Windows User Account Control Dialog may appear.

Note

You may need to select the following icon from your taskbar at the bottom of your screen in order to continue:

Click Yes to authorize the installation:
Once the installation completes you will receive the following confirmation dialog. Click "Finish" to close the installation wizard:
Download the SigmaXL DLL zip archive for 32 bit Office.
Once the download completes, navigate to the location where you downloaded the file (typically located in Downloads), right click the zip file and select "Properties":
In the General tab, click "Unblock" to place a check in the empty checkbox as shown, then click OK:
In the folder where the file SigmaXL_32-bit_dlls.zip was downloaded, right click the file and select "Extract All...":
The Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders wizard will appear. Click Browse...:
Navigate to "C:\Windows\System32" and click Select Folder:
Click "Extract":
Click "Continue" to provide administrator permission:

32-bit Windows

Modern installations of Windows are typically in 64 bit. If your installation of Windows is 32 bit, you may skip to the end of this article. Click here to determine which version of Windows is installed.
Go back to the location where SigmaXL_32-bit_dlls.zip was downloaded (typically Downloads). Right click the file and select "Extract All...":
Click "Browse...":
Navigate to "C:\Windows\SysWOW64" and click "Select Folder":
Click "Extract":
Click "Continue" to provide administrator permission:

64 bit version of Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office (64 bit)

Follow the link below to download the SigmaXL executable installation file:
- 64-bit version of Office: http://www.SigmaXL.com/New/V8/SigmaXL_Version_8_64-Bit.exe
When the download is completed, launch SigmaXL_Version_8_32-bit.exe:
This will begin the installation process. Click "Yes" on the User Account Control dialogue:
The SigmaXL Version 8 installation window will then appear, click "Next":
You will need to accept the EULA. Read through the agreement and select "I accept the terms of the license agreement". Click "Install"to continue:
SigmaXL will then begin to install:
Another Windows User Account Control Dialog may appear.
Note

You may need to select the following icon from your taskbar at the bottom of your screen in order to continue:

Click Yes to authorize the installation:
Once the installation completes you will receive the following confirmation dialog. Click Finish to close the installation wizard.
Download the SigmaXL DLL zip archive for 64 bit Office.
Once the download completes, navigate to the location where you downloaded the file (typically located in Downloads), right click the zip file and select "Properties":
In the General tab, click "Unblock" to place a check in the empty checkbox as shown, then click OK:
Right click the SigmaXL_64-bit_dlls.zip file and select "Extract All...":
Click "Browse...":
Navigate to "C:\Windows\System32" and click "Select Folder":
Click "Extract":
Click "Continue" to provide administrator permission:
Go back to the location where SigmaXL_32-bit_dlls.zip was downloaded (typically Downloads). Right click the file and select "Extract All...":
Click "Browse...":
Navigate to "C:\Windows\SysWOW64" and click "Select Folder":
Click "Extract":
Click "Continue" to provide administrator permission: