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Getting repair now error while opening excel

Vikesh Singh 0 Reputation points
2026-02-08T14:22:40.8233333+00:00

I'm getting the error "Repair now" when opening excel on my laptop

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
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  1. Stefan Blom 342.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-02-08T17:03:31.79+00:00

    The Repair Now option may not work. If you have tried it, you may already know this.

    Instead, restart your computer and run an Online Repair (the AI-generated response has suggested such a repair). See https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/repair-an-office-application-7821d4b6-7c1d-4205-aa0e-a6b40c5bb88b (provides instructions for Office running under Windows 11 or 10).

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  2. TaoLi 86,475 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-08T14:59:47.98+00:00

    Hello,

    This requires confirmation as to whether the issue is with the file or the Word software.

    Right-click on an empty area of ​​your desktop, create a new Word file, and then open that file to see if it opens.

    If it still prompts for repair, then it's a Word software issue. You can refer to the AI's reply above and try repairing Office to see if that resolves the problem.

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  3. AI answer

    2026-02-08T14:23:20.8433333+00:00

    If you are encountering the "Repair now" error when opening Excel, it is recommended to perform an Online Repair of your Office installation. Here are the steps to do this based on your Windows version:

    For Windows 10:

    1. Open Settings by searching for it or right-clicking the Windows icon on your taskbar.
    2. Go to Apps.
    3. Find Microsoft 365 in the list and click on it.
    4. Click on the Modify button.
    5. Select Online Repair and confirm.
    6. The repair process can take 15-30 minutes, and you may need to restart your computer afterward.

    For Windows 8:

    1. Open Control Panel.
    2. Click on Uninstall a program under Programs.
    3. Select Microsoft 365 and click Change.
    4. Choose Online Repair and follow the prompts.

    For Windows 7:

    1. Go to Control Panel from the Start menu.
    2. Click on Programs and Features.
    3. Select Microsoft 365 and click Change.
    4. Choose Online Repair and proceed with the repair.

    After completing the repair, try opening Excel again to see if the issue is resolved.

    AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information.

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