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 typically occurs 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, 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 zip archive:
- 32-bit version of Office: https://sigmaxl.com/new/v8.1/SigmaXL_Version_8.1_32-bit.zip
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:
Back in the folder where the SigmaXL zip was downloaded, right click the file and click "Extract All..."
In the Select a Destination and Extract Files window, enter "C:\Program Files (x86)" without quotes and click "Extract". Alternatively, click "Browse..." to manually navigate to select the C:\Program Files (x86) directory:
Click "Continue" to provide administrator permission:
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...":
Ensure a checkmark is next to the option to "Show extracted files when complete" is by clicking it and press the "Extract" button:
Select the entire contents of the "SigmaXL_32-bit_dlls" folder, right-click and select "Copy":

Tip

Press Ctrl+a on your keyboard to select all, followed by Ctrl+c to copy the contents of the folder.
Navigate to "C:\Windows\SysWOW64", click the "Home" menu and select "Paste":
Navigate to "C:\Windows\System32", click the "Home" menu and select "Paste":

32 bit Windows Users

Most modern installations of Windows are installed as 64 bit. However, if a 32 bit version of Windows is installed, simply extract the files to C:\Windows\System32. There will not be a C:\Windows\SysWOW64 directory. To determine which version of Windows is installed click here.

64 bit version of Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office (64 bit)

Follow the link below to download the SigmaXL zip archive:
- 64-bit version of Office: https://sigmaxl.com/new/v8.1/SigmaXL_Version_8.1_64-bit.zip
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:
Back in the folder where the SigmaXL zip was downloaded, right click the file and click "Extract All..."
In the Select a Destination and Extract Files window, enter "C:\Program Files" without quotes and click "Extract". Alternatively, click "Browse..." to manually navigate to select the C:\Program Files directory:
Click "Continue" to provide administrator permission:
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:
In the folder where the file SigmaXL_32-bit_dlls.zip was downloaded, right click the file and select "Extract All...":
Ensure a checkmark is next to the option to "Show extracted files when complete" is by clicking it and press the "Extract" button:
Select the entire contents of the "SigmaXL_64-bit_dlls" folder, right-click and select "Copy":

Tip

Press Ctrl+a on your keyboard to select all, followed by Ctrl+c to copy the contents of the folder.
Navigate to "C:\Windows\SysWOW64", click the "Home" menu and select "Paste":
Navigate to "C:\Windows\System32", click the "Home" menu and select "Paste":