Excel is not working Error "We're sorry, but Excel has run into an error that is preventing it from working correctly".

Anonymous
2013-07-03T09:59:22+00:00

I have installed O365 all apps are working fine except Excel it is giving Error "We're sorry, but Excel has run into an error that is preventing it from working correctly". Excel will need to be closed as a result.it is giving repair option however tired both repair option online and offline issue is still unresolved.

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Anonymous
2013-07-04T05:24:23+00:00

Hi

As per the description you are facing issue while trying to access the Excel program. Let me assist you with the issue.

Does the error pop up as soon as you click on the Excel program to open or once the Excel is opened?

Try the steps below and check if it helps:

Step 1:

Try to open Excel in safe mode and check if it opens:

· Hold Windows key + R.

· Copy and paste, or type the following command in the Open box, and then press Enter:

Excel /safe

Note: There is space between Excel and**/**

If the issue does not occur in Excel safe, then try to disable add-ins associated with Excel 2013 and check the result.

· Click on File menu, Options and then Add-ins.

· Click on Go button besides Manage: Com-in Add.

· Check if there are add-ins listed, clear the checkbox to disable them.

Step 2:

If the above step fails, try the step below:

Right click on Excel (.exe) > Properties > Compatibility > uncheck all the boxes, click Ok and check if it helps.

To access Excel (.exe), open the following location:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\Excel.exe

Or

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\Root\Office15\Excel.exe

Try to open Excel and check if it opens.

I hope the above steps helps. If you need further assistance on this particular issue or any other Office related issues let us know and we will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-08-12T13:25:45+00:00

    I have attempted to fix the problem with Excel using microsoft office 2013 and windows 10 using available options but non have worked.  

    I am still getting the following message when I try to open the Excel file: 

    “We’re sorry, but Excel has run into an error that is preventing it from working correctly.  Excel will need to close as a result.”

    When I access C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\Root\Office15\Excel.exe there is no option for "compatibility" changes.

    Please notify when you have fixed this problem in Windows 10.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-06-05T11:15:30+00:00

    All Office 365 applications not jus Excell give " xxx has encountered an error etc" AND

    "repair now"option does nothing

    So I go to website and 

    1. The instructions on the help page did not work.
    2. The instruction to go to Excel.exe or any Office 365 application - I do not have any of those referred to directories, let alone the applications.

    I am subscribing at $12/mth or $89/yr, yet do not have any access to Office applications OTHER THAN already created documents, I then close to create another.

    It was all working yesterday

    What is going on?

    Have I subscribed to the wrong product?

    Email me - ******@outlook.com

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-06-03T00:41:51+00:00

    I tried these steps with no luck any other suggestions

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-05-12T13:59:30+00:00

    hi there

    neither of these steps work - still get same error

    please help

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