Why cant i save excel files? Im getting the following error message - 'Microsoft Excel is waiting for another application to to complete an OLE action.

Question

I cannot save excel files - Microsoft Excel is waiting for another application to to complete an OLE action.

Answer 1

Hi,

I suggest you try this method:

Open the Excel and go the File- Options- Go to the Advanced tab and scroll down to the General area- Check "Ignore other applications that use Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)"- Restart Excel.

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