excel copy paste not working

jay sharma 0 Reputation points
2026-09-10T13:09:19.3833333+00:00

excel copy paste command not working from last two day , uninstall & installation again but its still not resolved .

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | Other | Windows
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  1. jay sharma 0 Reputation points
    2026-09-10T13:15:51.39+00:00

    not working this steps

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  2. jay sharma 0 Reputation points
    2026-09-10T13:15:11.4333333+00:00

    check all step but still not working please help how to resolved this issue

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  3. EmilyS_726 27,560 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-12T04:34:03.1633333+00:00

    This is a known issue due to a recent update. See article https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/servicing/office/hotfix/excel/5002914

    For now, two options as workaround.

    Please type cmd in the search on the taskbar. Don't press enter key yet. Instead, choose "run as administrator" to launch Command Prompt.

    Then run this command (for Office 2016)

    "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE16\Oarpmany.exe" /removereleaseinpatch "{90160000-0012-0000-1000-0000000FF1CE}" "{27882596-A8ED-4382-9C71-6CD2DD19F732}" "1033" "0"

    For 2019

    "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ClickToRun\OfficeC2RClient.exe" /update user updatetoversion=16.0.10417.20197

    For 2021 and 2024

    "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ClickToRun\OfficeC2RClient.exe" /update user updatetoversion=16.0.20326.20132

    The command is to remove the latest update, which is causing this issue.

    Or

    Use Ctrl+X (cut), then use Ctrl+Z to re-add the data, then use Ctrl+V after that. this can be a workaround.

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  4. Alvise Cervellati 6,535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-10T13:46:50.4166667+00:00

    Hi @jay sharma , Welcome in Community

    This is a problem several users are experiencing; the only solution at the moment is to roll back to a previous version using this command:

    "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Microsoft\ClickToRun\OfficeC2RClient.exe" /update user updatetoversion=16.0.XXXXX.XXXXX

    See here for the history office's version, so check this blog post of Gunter Standard Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Let me know how it goes

    Elvis

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  5. AI answer

    2026-09-10T13:09:37.5566667+00:00

    Try this order:

    1. Check whether Paste Options is enabled in Excel:
      • Go to File > Options > Advanced.
      • Under Cut, copy and paste, make sure Show Paste Options button when content is pasted is checked.
    2. Test Excel in Safe Mode to check for an add-in conflict:
      • Close Excel.
      • Press and hold CTRL and double-click the Excel shortcut.
      • Select Yes to start in Safe Mode.
      • Try copy and paste again.
      • If it works in Safe Mode, disable add-ins one at a time and identify the conflicting one.
    3. Close all web browsers, then test again.
      • Browser processes can conflict with Paste Special and clipboard behavior.
    4. If Excel is freezing or hanging during copy/paste, perform a repair of Microsoft 365:
      • Use the Microsoft 365 repair option from Windows.
    5. If Excel still hangs or stops responding, use a selective startup (clean boot) in Windows.
      • This helps identify whether another background program or service is conflicting with Excel.
    6. If the problem happens while using multiple Excel windows or add-ins that automate copy/paste, avoid running clipboard operations in parallel Excel instances.
      • For automation scenarios, use APIs that do not rely on the clipboard when possible.

    If copy/paste works in Safe Mode but not in normal mode, the most likely cause is an add-in or another background application.

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