What should I do if excel keeps crashing? Excel table keeps crashing problem analysis

Excel keeps crashing? For many users, Excel tables are an essential documentation tool, especially when it comes to statistics and data processing. However, many users have complained that Excel crashes whenever they open it. PHP editor Xiaoxin will delve into the potential causes of Excel crashes and provide detailed solutions. Follow this article to learn more about Excel crash issues and get practical fixes.

1. Start Excel in Safe Mode

Windows is not the only device that you can start in Safe Mode. You can also resolve crashes by opening Excel (and other Office applications) in Office's safe mode. Running Excel in safe mode allows you to run the program with limited functionality and bypass add-ins that may cause problems.

To start Excel in Safe Mode, use the following steps:

1. Close your spreadsheet and create a shortcut on your desktop or other easily accessible location.

2. Now, hold down the Ctrl key and double-click the file to launch it.

3. A message will appear to verify if you want to open it in safe mode – click Yes.

4. Alternatively, you can start Excel in safe mode by pressing Windows Key + R to open Run.

5. While running, type excel.exe /safe and click OK.

6. When Excel opens in safe mode, you will see it listed at the top of the spreadsheet.

2. Update Office and Windows

Excel may crash due to errors. It might be time to check for new Microsoft Office updates or Windows updates that may contain bug fixes to prevent further crashes or freezes.

To update Office:

1. Launch Excel or other Office applications on your PC.

2. Click File > Account, then under the Product Information section, click the Update Options button, then click Update Now from the drop-down list.

3. It will search for updates. If found, the Update Wizard will prompt you to close all open Office applications. Once complete, your apps will restart and you'll see a message telling you that Office is up to date.

4. You also need to make sure Windows is updated. To update Windows 11 manually, go to Start > Settings > Windows Update and click the Check for updates button.

5. Download any updates it finds. Please note that your computer may restart during this process.

3. Remove add-ins from Excel

If you can get work done in Excel after starting in Safe Mode, there may be a problem with the installed add-ins.

To disable add-ins from Excel, do the following:

1. Click File > Options.

2. Click Add-ins in the left column of the Excel Options window.

3. Click the Management drop-down menu and select COM Add-ins, then click the Execute button.

4. Now, uncheck each available add-on and click OK. If Excel stops crashing after this, you can go back and add one at a time until you find the troublesome add-in.

4. Repair your Microsoft Office installation

Is Excel still crashing? Unfortunately, at this point, it may indicate a problem with your Office installation. If your Office installation files are corrupted, it's time to repair them.

You can repair your Microsoft Office installation by doing the following:

1. Use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + R to launch the Run dialog box.

2. In Run, type appwiz.cpl and click OK.

3. When the list of installed applications appears, highlight Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 (if you have a subscription) and click the Change button at the top.

4. Next, select the Quick Repair option at the top and click the Repair button.

5. A second screen will appear to verify if you want to run the quick fix. Please note that you will not be able to use Office applications during this process – Click to Fix.

6. You can check the progress during the repair process. The amount of time required varies from system to system.

7. You will receive a notification after the repair is completed. Click the Close button to exit and see if Excel continues to crash.

8. If Excel continues to crash afterward, go back and fix it, but this time choose the "Online Repair" option. This is a more thorough repair that gets lost or corrupted files directly from Microsoft servers.

It’s also important to note that either fix should not affect your files, but make sure you back them up to an external drive like OneDrive or a service like Backblaze.

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