
All comments containing links and certain keywords will be moderated before publication. It’s less destructive because settings, templates, and other application data will not be deleted. I do it again, and I get this error — well, now I can’t show you because Excel is refusing to open up at all. The error indicates that my previous open was unsuccessful, and asks if I would like to open Excel in safe mode. So I close Excel, try to open it again without safe mode, and… nothing.
Step 3: Try the Microsoft SaRA
Once you’ve clicked Change, you may see a User Account Control window asking for permission to run the repair program. Click Yes, and the built-in Office repair window appears. The Quick Repair option, as shown in Figure 2, is selected by default. That’s good because that’s what you’ll try next. Note that it says "The app’s data will be deleted." This does not include your files.
Step 1: Run the Office Quick Repair tool
If that doesn't work, you can try repairing it. When you're done, you might need to restart your computer. I want comments to be valuable for everyone, including those who come later and take the time to read. Microsoft SaRA is the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant.
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My spreadsheets will still be there no matter what. What a reset does is reset settings, history, and perhaps more that is specific to the configuration of the program. A recovery file of your workbook also helps ensure you'll have access to your data if your workbook is deleted accidentally or if it becomes corrupted. If neither automatic nor manual repair works, there are some recovery methods that might help salvage your data.
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- Note that it says "The app’s data will be deleted." This does not include your files.
- Then it took another 4 minutes and 24 seconds for the (genuine) progress bar shown above to download all the files.
- Does anyone have any idea how this can be done?
- You can also try third-party software solutions to try to recover workbook.
- If yours works, count yourself lucky and get back to your normal routine.
- A recovery file of your workbook also helps ensure you'll have access to your data if your workbook is deleted accidentally or if it becomes corrupted.
- The Quick Repair option, as shown in Figure 2, is selected by default.
You’ll see a dialog box like the one shown in Figure 9 open up and ask
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This sort of thing does occur from time to time, and it is often quite easy to repair. If one or more Office apps is acting glitchy, work your way through this series of repair maneuvers, starting with the simplest. Come with me as I write this article in real time as I try to resolve the issue. If you’re lucky, you’ll find your problem covered, and SaRA will fix it for you.
How to run a repair installation of Microsoft Office?

If you’re lucky, when you open your formerly balky or misbehaving Windows app, all will be well. With the Quick Repair radio button selected, click the Repair button near the bottom right corner of the window. Please relax, and don’t give in to panic or upset.

You can also take some preventive measures to avoid losing your work by automatically saving a backup copy of your workbook or creating a recovery file from time to time. Once you’ve installed the program, the home screen opens up, as shown in Figure 10. It includes options for Teams, Office, the Outlook desktop client, Outlook on the web, advanced diagnostics, and more.