We could not copy the content to the Clipboard, it is in use by another application. You can still paste your content within this workbook but it will not be available in other applications.

Anonymous
2022-05-18T13:29:01+00:00

Win 10 version 21H2 Build 19044.1706

Excel 2016 Version 2204 Build 15128.20224

This problem occurs randomly and with only a few cells being copied. The spreadsheet locks up and the only way out is Save>Close and open the book again. Sometimes that doesn't work and I have to close Excel completely.

Sometimes the top ribbon completely greys out and I can't do anything.

This is becoming a significant problem.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-09-19T10:40:08+00:00

    I tracked error 10016. Through event deleted first several in Task Manager.

    Eliminated Fast boot (That helped some). Used Task Manager to clean up "RunTime Broker".

    Also, found different dates on modules with displaying properties and security entries of modules in user\public and user\my user id.

    I made one copy of Outlook across system wide; using the duplicate copies of shortcups, and pins on task bar. I think multiple requests are made and left hanging.

    I am Version 10.0.19044 Build 19044 , pro, MSA 365 ??

    Good crumbs in postings on MS Forum. I have not been specific as it has taken several months to get fairly stable. I saw best improvement in stopping Fast Boot; using Task Manager. I use parts of user entries on forum. Lewis and Clark finding the path to the ocean.Press on.

    don

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-09-19T07:18:53+00:00

    THNKS KarmicKameleon - never heard of the cloud clipboard before now !? lol

    Pressing (Win + V) and then turning on the cloud clipboard seems to have fixed the issue for me. Win/Excel version below.

    I was experiencing this issue while using Excel on a remote PC via RDC.

    I have been using this setup for awhile without issue - recent update to excel or changing to the beta channel may have created the issue - i have been having a nightmare time with the digital licensing - the support here is simply not adequate - hour and hours wasted on the phone to MS support staffers over several months - ended up buying new licences!! Any who thats a diff story - Try the above if you havent - easy as pie...

    Fingers crossed the issue doesnt arise again :)

    > Excel version 2210 (Build 15709.20000) Beta Channel (as at 19-9-22)

    > Windows 11 Pro

    > Enterprise license for Microsoft 365

    If you're on Windows 10/11 and you're using the cloud clipboard feature (Win + V)

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-09-15T14:16:40+00:00

    This is a difficult task on a corporate managed laptop.

    I run into this problem updating/loading a Power Query.

    Any other workaround?

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-09-07T11:22:15+00:00

    This worked for me.

    Simply add these two directories to your system:

    C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\Desktop

    C:\Windows\SysWOW64\config\systemprofile\Desktop

    I already had one of them. The original poster then sugested removing them but I haven't and the problem has gone.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-09-01T11:18:42+00:00

    It is a start. Thanks

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