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Excel will not save a newly created file to my PC

Andrew Coombes 0 Reputation points
2026-02-11T15:22:43.59+00:00

Excel will not save a newly created file to my PC. It will not save to my desktop or an existing file.

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  1. Andrew Coombes 0 Reputation points
    2026-02-12T07:38:22.57+00:00

    I can select 'desktop' or the file I prefer, but when I 'save' Excel just shuts down.

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  2. Rodrigo Queiroz 75,555 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-11T19:38:28.47+00:00

    And what happens when you try to save the file to the desktop? Does it hang? Can't select Desktop ?

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  3. Rodrigo Queiroz 75,555 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-11T16:04:39.2833333+00:00

    Hi, I'm Rodrigo and I will help you.
    What happens when you try to save the file? Does it show any error?

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