Error while opening Excel

Question

Hello,

I am getting this error while opening the Excel. I have checked the mentioned path and deleted this file. But still getting this pop up every time I open the Excel. I have also tried uninstalling MS Office and re-installing the same, but it didn't help too. Please suggest.

Answer 1

Hi rohitkhn!

I'm Jen, an independent advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I'd be happy to help you out with this issue.

Kindly check if there are linked excel files within the file you're trying to open that need relinking or removing. Also, it could be that the file path is too long. You could also try disabling your add-ins and see if it helps resolve the issue. Let me know if any of these suggestions work for you.

I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, please let me know and I'd be glad to assist you further.

Best Regards!

Jen :)

Answer 2

Hi Jen,

Thanks for your suggestions!

I am only getting this error when opening the Excel application (not when I open any file). Also, the files I am opening in Excel, are opening in read-only mode by default (not sure why).

Regards,

Rohit

Answer 3

Hi Rohit,

Looks like it's looking for an add-in that's already been removed. Go to the file path that Excel thinks the add-in should be located in and the name of the add-in file. Then, follow the steps in this link. Let me know if this works.

https://www.thespreadsheetguru.com/blog/prevent...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Cheers, Jen :)

Answer 4

Hi Jen,

I did what is mentioned in that link. However, considering the extension of file that Excel is looking for is .dll, I am getting the below message now.

Answer 5

Hi Rohit,

Did you change the file extension to .xlam or .xla?