2016 Excel opens two windows when opening file

Anonymous
2017-10-24T21:36:41+00:00

When I open an Excel file from Explorer by clicking on the file, two windows open: the spreadsheet AND a second Excel window, no spreadsheet open--just a blank Excel Window.

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Anonymous
2018-01-19T18:57:25+00:00

Your 'c' option fixed this issue for me.   I recently installed MySQL on my laptop and that was the COM Add-in that triggered a secondary 'blank' spreadsheet.   As soon as I unchecked 'MySQL for Excel' under COM Add-ins, I only open the spreadsheet I desired.

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Anonymous
2018-07-04T03:07:13+00:00

I disabled the solver add-ins and no more second sheet (blank) : options --> Add-ins --> Manage Excel Add-ins  (bottom) --> Go...

Unchecked Solver Add-in box and it worked.

I may need later to re-enable the Solver Add-in but at least I have a way to disable that second annoying window. Hope this helps.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-07-06T08:45:43+00:00

    Yes, this was the exact same problem i had.

    After in unchecked Mysql for excel, it was back to normal.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-05-28T18:21:37+00:00

    Hi Dionna,

    Please try the followings to see the result:

    a.Disable preview pane in File Explorer (open File Explorer, click View tab and make sure Preview Pane is not enabled).

    b.Navigate to C:\Users*<username>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Excel\XLSTART* check if there is any file and move it to other location.

    c.Open Excel and go to File tab->Options->Add-ins, Set "Manage" to "COM Add-ins" and click Go, Write down which add-ins are selected, uncheck them all, choose OK.

    Let us know if above work for you.

    Regards,

    Joanne

    This was the case. MySQL plugin causing Excel to open a blank sheet in my PC.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-05-23T15:15:01+00:00

    Hi All,

    Glad to know the issue was resolved and thanks for your sharing, it will definitely benefit others who come across the thread.

    @Lisa,

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us, we could understand the frustration about encountering the issue.

    Since the solutions in this thread cannot fix the issue on your side, the issue on your side should be related to other causes. To ensure you get the best support, we suggest you post a new thread in our forum. Then, we can focus on it to provide corresponding troubleshooting steps.

    Moreover, doing that will help other users experiencing the same issue seek out the thread more quickly.

    Thanks for your understanding.

    Regards,

    Tina

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