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Cannot Quit Microsoft Excel: 5 Quick Ways to Close it
This can be due to lack of necessary memory
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Published onJuly 23, 2024
published onJuly 23, 2024
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Struggling to close Microsoft Excel can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you need to save your work. Whether it’s a stubborn process or a deeper issue, I’ve got you covered with these ultimate fixes.
What do I do if Excel won’t let me close the app?
1. End task via Task Manager
This solution will force Excel to close, ensuring that you can restart the program without any issues. Be sure to save your work before ending the task to avoid losing any unsaved data.
2. Close other applications
Closing other applications can free up system resources, making it easier for Excel to close properly. This can be particularly useful if your computer is low on RAM.
3. Disable COM Add-Ins
Disabling COM Add-Ins will help you identify if a third-party add-in is causing Excel to hang. You can re-enable each add-in one by one to find the problematic one.
4. Clean up macros and VBA code
Removing unused macros and VBA code can prevent Excel from hanging during the closing process. This ensures that there’s no orphan code causing issues.
5. Perform a Repair Installation
A repair installation can fix any corrupted files that may be causing Excel to hang. This is a more comprehensive solution that ensures all Office components are in good working order.
Malware can sometimes prevent Excel from closing properly. Running a full system scan will ensure that your computer is free from malicious software, which could be causing the issue.
By following these solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue of Excel not closing properly. Each step addresses different potential causes, offering a comprehensive approach to troubleshooting this problem. To prevent this issue in the future, regularly update your software and perform routine system maintenance.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
