If you are running Windows 8, click Run in the Apps menu > type Excel /safe in the Run box, then click OK. If you are running Windows 7, click Start > type Excel /safe in Search programs and files, then click OK. If the issue is resolved, click File > Options > Add-ins. Select COM Add-ins, and click Go.
In the below article, you will get to know different yet simple solutions for Excel not opening problem.
Click on the MS Excel file to open it, and click on the Microsoft icon in the top left corner to open the “File” menus. Click on the “Excel Options” button given on the file menu window.
If you are running Windows 10, choose Start > All apps > Windows System > Run > type Excel /safe in the Run box, then click OK. If you are running Windows 8, click Run in the Apps menu > type Excel /safe in the Run box, then click OK .
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.
Now the real problem occurs when knowingly or accidentally you clicked on the checkbox next to the option, “Ignore other applications that use Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE).” So if this option is enabled by any chance, then it will not ask Microsoft to open the Excel file, when the user clicks over it.
How do I fix excel not opening without add-ins?
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.
Why can’t I open Excel without add-ins?
While add-ins can enhance your experience, they can occasionally interfere, or conflict with Excel. 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.