With FileStar you can easily convert XLS to XLSX. Accessible directly in your right click menu for single or batch XLS processing. How to convert XLS to XLSX:
1. Download and install the latest version of FileStar. (https://filestar.com)
2. Right click on one or more XLS file(s) on your desktop and select Convert with FileStar.
Type "convert xlsx" in the search box.
3. Press Run.