{"id":132987,"date":"2023-04-27T11:46:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T11:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=132987"},"modified":"2023-06-08T09:13:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T09:13:57","slug":"how-to-fix-file-not-loaded-completely-error-in-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-file-not-loaded-completely-error-in-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix &#8220;File Not Loaded Completely&#8221; Error in Excel?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Several <a href=\"https:\/\/stackoverflow.com\/questions\/16945348\/excel-csv-file-with-more-than-1-048-576-rows-of-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">users<\/a> have reported experiencing the &ldquo;File not loaded completely&rdquo; error while opening Excel spreadsheets or when importing CSV file into Excel. This error can occur if the worksheet has crossed the maximum rows and columns <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/excel-specifications-and-limits-1672b34d-7043-467e-8e27-269d656771c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">limit<\/a>, i.e., 1048576 rows by 16,386 columns. However, this issue can also occur due to various other reasons. Let&rsquo;s take a look at the possible causes behind this error.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-this-error-occurs?\"><strong>Why this Error Occurs?<\/strong><\/h2><p>The &ldquo;File not loaded completely&rdquo; issue can occur due to one of the following reasons:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Excel file you are trying to open is corrupted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Excel file is too large.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Excel file has crossed the rows limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memory issue in your system.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-resolve-the-&ldquo;file-not-loaded-completely&rdquo;-error\"><strong>Methods to Resolve the &ldquo;File not Loaded Completely&rdquo; Error<\/strong><\/h2><p>Following are some methods you can try to fix the Excel file not loaded completely issue.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-try-to-import-the-spreadsheet-into-ms-access\">Method 1: Try to Import the Spreadsheet into MS Access<\/h3><p>A large-sized Excel file takes time and memory to load. When you try opening a large file, you may get the &ldquo;file not loaded completely&rdquo; error. It indicates your file contains unwanted rows and columns. In such a case, you can try importing your spreadsheet into Access. By doing this, you can easily access the rows and columns in the database table, and then remove the extra rows. Follow the steps below to import your spreadsheet into Access:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open a blank database in Access application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>External Data <\/strong>tab and then click on the <strong>Excel <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/open-get-data-excel-spreadsheet-window-in-excel.jpg\" alt=\"Open Get Data Excel Spreadsheet Window In Excel\" class=\"wp-image-133021 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/open-get-data-excel-spreadsheet-window-in-excel.jpg 685w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/open-get-data-excel-spreadsheet-window-in-excel-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/open-get-data-excel-spreadsheet-window-in-excel-150x49.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Get Data-Excel Spreadsheet<\/strong> window, click Browse.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-browse-on-get-external-data-excel-spreadsheet.jpg\" alt=\"Click Browse On Get External Data Excel Spreadsheet\" class=\"wp-image-133020 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-browse-on-get-external-data-excel-spreadsheet.jpg 734w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-browse-on-get-external-data-excel-spreadsheet-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-browse-on-get-external-data-excel-spreadsheet-150x110.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>File Open<\/strong> dialog box, select the Excel file (in which you are getting the error) and click <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/file-open-dialog-box-in-file-open-dialog-box.jpg\" alt=\"File Open Dialog Box In File Open Dialog Box\" class=\"wp-image-133011 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/file-open-dialog-box-in-file-open-dialog-box.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/file-open-dialog-box-in-file-open-dialog-box-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/file-open-dialog-box-in-file-open-dialog-box-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Import the source data into a new table in the current database<\/strong> and click <strong>OK.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-import-the-source-data-into-a-new-table-option.jpg\" alt=\"Click Import The Source Data Into A New Table Option\" class=\"wp-image-133019 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-import-the-source-data-into-a-new-table-option.jpg 725w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-import-the-source-data-into-a-new-table-option-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-import-the-source-data-into-a-new-table-option-150x111.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Import Spreadsheet<\/strong> <strong>Wizard<\/strong> window, you&rsquo;ll see all the rows and columns of your Excel file. Click <strong>Next.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-next-on-import-spreadsheet-wizard.jpg\" alt=\"Click Next On Import Spreadsheet Wizard\" class=\"wp-image-133023 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-next-on-import-spreadsheet-wizard.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-next-on-import-spreadsheet-wizard-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-next-on-import-spreadsheet-wizard-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the dialog box that appears, you can modify the field information (extra columns or rows).<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/modify-info-in-import-spreadsheet-wizard.jpg\" alt=\"Modify Info In Import Spreadsheet Wizard\" class=\"wp-image-133024 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/modify-info-in-import-spreadsheet-wizard.jpg 753w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/modify-info-in-import-spreadsheet-wizard-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/modify-info-in-import-spreadsheet-wizard-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you performed the changes, click on the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide a name to the table.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/provide-name-to-table-in-import-spreadsheet-wizard-3.jpg\" alt=\"Provide Name To Table In Import Spreadsheet Wizard\" class=\"wp-image-133045 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/provide-name-to-table-in-import-spreadsheet-wizard-3.jpg 751w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/provide-name-to-table-in-import-spreadsheet-wizard-3-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/provide-name-to-table-in-import-spreadsheet-wizard-3-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, select the option &ldquo;<strong>I would like a wizard to analyze my table after importing the data<\/strong>&rdquo; (if you want to analyze the data) and click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will get a dialog box with a message. Click <strong>Yes<\/strong>.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"115\" class=\"wp-image-133048 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/import-spreadsheet-wizard-to-analyze-data.jpg\" alt=\"Provide Name To Table In Import Spreadsheet Wizard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/import-spreadsheet-wizard-to-analyze-data.jpg 515w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/import-spreadsheet-wizard-to-analyze-data-300x67.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/import-spreadsheet-wizard-to-analyze-data-150x33.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Table Analyzer wizard will appear on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/table-analyzer-wizard-window.jpg\" alt=\"Table Analyzer Wizard Window\" class=\"wp-image-133043 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/table-analyzer-wizard-window.jpg 574w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/table-analyzer-wizard-window-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/table-analyzer-wizard-window-150x115.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>Next <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-next-on-table-analyzer-wizard.jpg\" alt=\"Click Next On Table Analyzer Wizard\" class=\"wp-image-133042 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-next-on-table-analyzer-wizard.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-next-on-table-analyzer-wizard-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-next-on-table-analyzer-wizard-150x115.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the instructions of the<strong> Table Analyzer wizard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you complete all the steps, select &ldquo;<strong>Save import step<\/strong>&rdquo; and click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/get-external-data-excel-spreadsheet.jpg\" alt=\"Get External Data Excel Spreadsheet\" class=\"wp-image-133041 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/get-external-data-excel-spreadsheet.jpg 734w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/get-external-data-excel-spreadsheet-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/get-external-data-excel-spreadsheet-150x117.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-split-your-large-excel-file\">Method 2: Split Your Large Excel File<\/h3><p>You may face the Excel file not loaded completely issue when importing a large Excel file. In such a case, you can try splitting your large file into smaller ones. To split the file, you can use VBA codes or the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/move-or-copy-worksheets-or-worksheet-data-47207967-bbb2-4e95-9b5c-3c174aa69328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">move<\/a> or copy feature.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-3-stop-unwanted-processes-running-in-the-background\">Method 3: Stop Unwanted Processes Running in the Background<\/h3><p>Sometimes, you get the &ldquo;File not loaded completely&rdquo; error if you are running multiple files or programs simultaneously. You can check and stop unnecessary background processes in Windows using your system&rsquo;s Task Manager. Here are the steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys to open the <strong>Task Manager<\/strong> window.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/task-manager-window.jpg\" alt=\"Task Manager Window\" class=\"wp-image-133039 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/task-manager-window.jpg 641w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/task-manager-window-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/task-manager-window-150x138.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Processes<\/strong> tab and check the <strong>Memory<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can see the memory consumption of all the applications in your system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the unwanted applications and click on <strong>End Task<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/end-task-in-task-manager.jpg\" alt=\"End Task In Task Manager\" class=\"wp-image-133038 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/end-task-in-task-manager.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/end-task-in-task-manager-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/end-task-in-task-manager-150x139.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/figure><p>Now, try to open the Excel file.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-4-repair-your-excel-file\">Method 4: Repair your Excel File<\/h3><p>Sometimes, Excel throws the &ldquo;File not loaded completely&rdquo; error if it fails to read the data in your file. This might happen if your Excel file is corrupt. You can use the Open and Repair utility in Excel to repair your Excel file. Follow the below steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Excel, click the <strong>File<\/strong> tab and then click <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Browse <\/strong>to select the desired file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Open dialog box, click on the corrupted file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the arrow next to the <strong>Open<\/strong> button and then select <strong>Open and Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/file-open-dialog-box-in-file-open-dialog-box-1.jpg\" alt=\"File Open Dialog Box In File Open Dialog Box\" class=\"wp-image-133037 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/file-open-dialog-box-in-file-open-dialog-box-1.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/file-open-dialog-box-in-file-open-dialog-box-1-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/file-open-dialog-box-in-file-open-dialog-box-1-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Click on the <strong>Repair<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"839\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-on-repair-button.jpg\" alt=\"Click On Repair Button\" class=\"wp-image-133035 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-on-repair-button.jpg 839w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-on-repair-button-300x51.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-on-repair-button-768x132.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/click-on-repair-button-150x26.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After repair, you will see a message as shown in the below figure.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/after-repair-excel-completed-file-level-validation-message.jpg\" alt=\"After Repair Excel Completed File Level Validation Message\" class=\"wp-image-133033 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/after-repair-excel-completed-file-level-validation-message.jpg 543w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/after-repair-excel-completed-file-level-validation-message-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/after-repair-excel-completed-file-level-validation-message-150x67.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"an-alternative-solution\">An Alternative Solution<\/h2><p>If your file gets corrupted, then repairing it using the &ldquo;Open and Repair&rdquo; utility is a good option. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/ms-excel-open-and-repair-option-is-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open and Repair utility may not work<\/a> if the file is severely damaged or corrupted. In such a case, you can use a professional Excel repair tool, such as Stellar Repair for Excel. This tool is primarily designed to repair inaccessible or corrupted Excel files. It can effectively work even if your file is too large or severely damaged. It can recover all the data from the corrupted Excel file without impacting its actual format. The software supports Excel files of almost all Excel versions.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>The <strong>File not loaded completely<\/strong> issue in Excel may occur due to numerous reasons. Try the troubleshooting methods listed above to resolve the issue. If the Excel file is corrupt, then you can try repairing your file using the <strong>Open and Repair<\/strong> tool. However, it can fix only minor corruption issues. If your file is severely corrupted, then use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/repair-excel-file.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Repair for Excel<\/a><\/strong>. The software offers you the safest way to repair your Excel file without making any changes in the formatting. You can download the free trial version of the software today to scan and preview the Excel file.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several users have reported experiencing the &ldquo;File not loaded completely&rdquo; error while&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-file-not-loaded-completely-error-in-excel\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Fix &#8220;File Not Loaded Completely&#8221; Error in Excel?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":133054,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-132987","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-file-repair","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Fix &quot;File Not Loaded Completely&quot; Error in Excel<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to fix the &quot;File Not Loaded Completely&quot; error in Excel with these easy steps. 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