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KB Details - KB5002735
KB5002735
Important
⚠️ Yes
Title
Description of the security update for Excel 2016: June 10, 2025 (KB5002735) - Microsoft Support
Severity
Important
Known Issues
⚠️ Yes
Known Issues Count
1
Update Type
Security
Release Date
2025-06-10
Products Affected
Windows
Actions Recommended
Rename affected files to remove square brackets.
Known Issues Details
#1 - Error opening Excel workbook with square brackets in filename Status: Known Symptoms: From outside Excel, opening a workbook with square brackets in the filename causes an error. Workaround: Rename the file by removing the square brackets. Affected: Excel 2016
Description
[Security] This security update addresses an issue in Excel 2016 where attempting to open a workbook with square brackets in the filename from outside Excel results in an error message. Users are advised to rename the file to remove the square brackets as a workaround.
⚠️ Known Issues: Error opening Excel workbook with square brackets in filename
Symptoms: From outside Excel, opening a workbook with square brackets in the filename causes an error.
Workaround: Rename the file by removing the square brackets.
Actions: Rename affected files to remove square brackets.