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Cannot open the Clipboard error.

Anonymous
2012-04-13T02:29:44+00:00

I often get an error "Cannot open the clipboard" or "Cannot empty the clipboard" when I drag and drop (move) cells or Ctrl-drag and drop (copy). If I cut or copy and paste, there is no problem. I seached on the net, there are thousands asking, the same question, but I have not found and answer that works. Today the problem got worse... every time I got the error and clicked 'OK' the workbook froze. I had to quit Excel (since only the workbook froze, I could still save it) and reopen it. It stopped after rebooting the computer.

This problem persisted at least ever since Office 2000 and still persists in Office 2010. Please HHHHEEEELLLLPPPP

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-04-14T01:48:41+00:00

    Thank you for the advice. THe first item does not apply - Skype is not installed on the computer. As to the second, I will try on Monday, it:s on my work computer.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-04-13T17:14:00+00:00

    Do you have Skype Click to Call installed?

    If yes, you may refer the KB article mentioned below and check if it helps.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2697462

    You may also refer the thread link below which discusses similar issue.

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2007-office_install/stop-error-message-cannot-empty-clipboard/d0239f09-cb2d-4300-b19d-603795f909b7?page=1

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