{"id":5280,"date":"2017-02-22T03:02:12","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T03:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=5280"},"modified":"2025-06-23T09:38:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T09:38:27","slug":"fix-microsoft-excel-is-not-responding-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-microsoft-excel-is-not-responding-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Excel Not Responding? 6 Quick Fixes That Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-the-&ldquo;microsoft-excel-not-responding&rdquo;-error?\"><strong>What Causes the &ldquo;Microsoft Excel Not Responding&rdquo; Error?<\/strong><\/h2><p>You have seen the error exactly as mentioned image &ldquo;Microsoft Excel is Not Responding&rdquo; Error<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture11.png\" alt=\"Error in Microsoft Excel \" class=\"wp-image-175846 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture11.png 535w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture11-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture11-150x103.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>The error may occur while opening, editing, or saving an Excel file. Below are common reasons behind the issue:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Missing or corrupted Excel\/MS Office program files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty or conflicting add-ins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issues with specific workbooks, including those in the <strong>XLStart folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excel files saved in an incompatible format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large file sizes with complex formulas, references, or embedded objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated Microsoft Office version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conflicts with other programs or applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network issues (when the file is saved on a shared location).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excel is already in use by another process.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-fix-the-&ldquo;microsoft-excel-not-responding&rdquo;-error\"><strong>Methods to Fix the &ldquo;Microsoft Excel Not Responding&rdquo; Error<\/strong><\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 1: Update Microsoft Excel<\/strong><\/h3><p>Outdated Excel versions may have unresolved bugs causing the error. Updating Excel often resolves these issues.<\/p><p><strong>Steps to Update Excel:<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Excel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Product Information<\/strong>, select <strong>Update Options<\/strong>, then click <strong>Update Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart Excel after the update is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>If the error persists, try the next method.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 2: Launch Excel in Safe Mode<\/strong><\/h3><p>Faulty or incompatible add-ins may cause Excel to stop responding. Running Excel in Safe Mode disables all add-ins, allowing you to identify the culprit.<\/p><p><strong>Steps to Launch Excel in Safe Mode:<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> to open the Run dialog box.<\/li>\n<\/ol><ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type excel \/safe and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture12.png\" alt=\"Use Run command to open excel \n\" class=\"wp-image-175847 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:496px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture12.png 848w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture12-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture12-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture12-150x88.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>If Excel opens without errors in Safe Mode, follow these steps to disable add-ins:<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Excel in Safe Mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Options<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add-ins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture13.png\" alt=\"Excel in Safe Mode\" class=\"wp-image-175848 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture13.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture13-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture13-150x124.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Manage<\/strong> dropdown menu, select <strong>COM Add-ins<\/strong> and click <strong>Go<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture14.png\" alt=\"Use COM Add-ins\" class=\"wp-image-175849 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture14.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture14-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture14-150x123.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uncheck all add-ins and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"607\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture15.png\" alt=\"Select Uncheck all add-ins\" class=\"wp-image-175850 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture15.png 607w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture15-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture15-150x65.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/figure><ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restart Excel in normal mode.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>If the issue persists, repeat the process for <strong>Excel Add-ins<\/strong> instead of COM Add-ins.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 3: Remove Files from the XLStart Folder<\/strong><\/h3><p>Excel may hang if workbooks in the <strong>XLStart folder<\/strong> are causing issues.<\/p><p><strong>Steps to Remove Files from the XLStart Folder:<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Excel in Safe Mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Trust Center<\/strong>, then click <strong>Trust Center Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Trusted Locations<\/strong>, note the path of the <strong>XLStart folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture16.png\" alt=\"Use Trust Center Settings\" class=\"wp-image-175851 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture16.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture16-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture16-150x124.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to this folder, move all files to another location, and restart Excel in normal mode.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 4: Repair Microsoft Office<\/strong><\/h3><p>Corrupt Office program files can cause Excel to freeze. Repairing the installation may fix the issue.<\/p><p><strong>Steps to Repair Microsoft Office:<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close all Office applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> and go to <strong>Programs<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Microsoft Office<\/strong>, then click <strong>Change<\/strong>.Choose <strong>Repair<\/strong> and click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture17-1.jpg\" alt=\"Repair Microsoft Office Installation \" class=\"wp-image-175853 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture17-1.jpg 611w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture17-1-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture17-1-150x139.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/figure><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>After the repair is complete, reopen Excel.<\/p><p>For detailed steps, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/repair-an-office-application-7821d4b6-7c1d-4205-aa0e-a6b40c5bb88b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Microsoft&rsquo;s instructions on repairing Office<\/a>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 5: Check the Excel File Format<\/strong><\/h3><p>The error may occur if the file format is incompatible with the version of Excel you are using.<\/p><p><strong>Steps to Fix File Format Issues:<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Excel and click <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Save As<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a format compatible with your Excel version, such as .xlsx or .xls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the file and reopen it.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 6: Repair the Excel File<\/strong><\/h3><p>If the error is caused by file corruption, use Excel&rsquo;s built-in <strong>Open and Repair<\/strong> tool.<\/p><p><strong>Steps to Repair the File Using Open and Repair:<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Excel and click <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Browse<\/strong> to locate the file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Open dialog box, select the file, click the arrow next to <strong>Open<\/strong>, and choose <strong>Open and Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture18.jpg\" alt=\"choose Open and Repair\" class=\"wp-image-175854 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture18.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture18-300x52.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picture18-150x26.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Repair<\/strong> to recover as much data as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>If the built-in tool doesn&rsquo;t work, use <strong>Stellar Repair for Excel<\/strong> for advanced repair.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-&ldquo;microsoft-excel-not-responding&rdquo;-persists,-try-this-recovery-option\"><strong>If <strong>&ldquo;Microsoft Excel Not Responding&rdquo;<\/strong> Persists, Try This Recovery Option<\/strong><\/h2><p>When Excel&rsquo;s native tools fail to repair a severely corrupted file, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/repair-excel-file.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Repair for Excel<\/a><\/strong> provides a robust alternative.<\/p><p><strong>Key Features of Stellar Repair for Excel:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repairs severely corrupted Excel files, regardless of file size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restores all file components, including formulas, charts, images, and objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairs multiple Excel files simultaneously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with all Excel versions and Windows OS, including Windows 11.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Steps to Use Stellar Repair for Excel:<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install Stellar Repair for Excel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch the tool and upload the corrupted file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Repair<\/strong> to start the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the repaired file once the process is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>Preventive Tips to Avoid Excel Errors<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regularly update Microsoft Office to the latest version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using unnecessary add-ins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Break large files into smaller ones to reduce complexity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save files in compatible formats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain backups of important Excel workbooks.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>The &ldquo;Microsoft Excel is not responding&rdquo; error can disrupt productivity, but it is manageable with the methods outlined in this guide. If the error results from file corruption, <strong>Stellar Repair for Excel<\/strong> offers a reliable solution to restore your data without compromising file integrity.<\/p><p>By following these steps and preventive tips, you can resolve the issue and ensure smoother Excel operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Causes the &ldquo;Microsoft Excel Not Responding&rdquo; Error? 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