In the below article, you will get to know different yet simple solutions for Excel not opening problem. Majority of the times, and the most common one, the reason behind Excel file does not open problem is because you have selected the option “Ignore other applications that use Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE).”.
Another frequently asked query is “Why Excel file won’t open?”.
A common reason due to which the Excel file won’t open is the “ Dynamic Data Exchange” feature of Microsoft. Its function is to send the instruction to the Microsoft program when you double click on an Excel file.
Try starting Excel without add-ins to see if the problem goes away. Do one of the following: If you are running Windows 10, choose Start > All apps > Windows System > Run > type Excel /safe in the Run box, then click OK.
Hence, it won’t open the file you’ve double-clicked on. There is a probability that the Excel File Associations settings are been altered; and hence, your excel file will not open. Try resetting these and check if the Excel opens after the reset.
How to fix excel not opening in safe mode?
Please try Excel in safe mode and check if issue persists or not. To do that, close Excel. Click on Start> All Programs> Accessories> Run, and in the open box type in Excel /safe and hit ok. Note: There is a space between Excel and /. If the application works fine safe mode, try disabling the add-ins for the application and check the result:.
Why does my Excel file lock when I close it?
It sounds like she had the file open when excel closed abnormally, either a crash or the power was turned off on the computer. This leaves the “lock” file behind. It is this lock file that is causing the problem. On her machine, with no spreadsheets open, in Excel, go to File menu > Options command > Save option.