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
    2023-04-18T04:36:57+00:00

    This problem does not occur if you launch excel as an admin.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-06T20:54:41+00:00

    It's a pity Microsoft isn't with us

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-08-16T13:45:09+00:00

    I'm also using the Microsoft® Excel® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2207 Build 16.0.15427.20182) 64-bit but the problem still persists. Very, very annoying.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-08-16T09:19:18+00:00

    Has anyone tried the solution I posted 10th August? If so, does it work?

    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
    2022-08-09T07:48:38+00:00

    Thank you. I had a previous version (2006). The software it's been updated. Hope it works. Kind regards.

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