Using Excel as a source for Transformer - TR3619 Data corrupted file

Hello

Using Transformer 10.2.1 and trying to use an .xls file as a source (Excel 2010). Saved file as Excel 97-2003 Workbook, even tried 5.0.

I applied to the appropriate Name Manager Scope Workbook (even tried database), refers to: with the appropriate range.

When I try an import the file a new data source in transformer I receive "TR3619 Cannot open the spreadsheet file C:\emp_cnt.xls Data corrupted in file

can you sent a piece of this xls file?

than we have something to go from