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
    2023-02-05T19:05:31+00:00

    Did my work-around work?

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-02-04T15:14:13+00:00

    I look at this event as a symptom of a deadly embrace" It needs to be fixed by MS.

    My platform win 10 pro, 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor,Version 10.0.19045 Build 19045.

    Go to task manager. Locate Runtime runner close to the middle of the list.

    I delete the bottom entry and check if it runs.

    If not, I delete all of the Runtime runners. Try it again.

    At that point I reboot.

    Clearing the "jam" with Runtime runner frees the flow.

    I hope it works for you.

    That is all that I have.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-02-04T11:01:51+00:00

    I am also having the same issue and I am not using Excel 2016. I am using the 365 Home version and I checked that Excel is updated.

    I did not have this problem previously, it just happened now....please fix this....what is excel when you can't do a simple "copy and paste" and "cut and paste"? I tried disable onedrive cloud sync for 2 hours and it did not work too! I am desperate!!!! please fix it.....so waste of time to have to retype everything!!!!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-02-03T13:49:33+00:00

    I have to re-boot the system. It mostly happens first thing in the morning. Also, when it happens, it grays out by restart button, so I have to press the button to turn off the computer. Very annoying.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-12-18T17:01:08+00:00

    I posted my original problem on May 18 and after 133 responses Microsoft still hasn't picked it up.

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    10+ people found this answer helpful.
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