How to Fix Microsoft Excel Cannot Access the File

In this post fromMiniTool, we will talk about how to get rid of this annoying issue.

may also cause this problem.

To fix this issue, try the ways below.

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Step 1. launch the Excel app.

Press theCtrl + Fkeyboard shortcut.

Step 3. throw in.xlsxin the text box next toFind what, selectWorkbooknext toWithin, and chooseFormulasnext toLook in.

Then you might check and update the changed links one by one.

Fix 2.

Then in the right panel, clickUpdate Options>Update Now.

Wait for the update to complete and test whether the problem is resolved.

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Fix 3.

Disable or Remove All Add-ins

Some users reported that they have resolved the issue bydisabling the Excel add-ins.

Just open an Excel file, and clickFile>Options>Add-ins.

At the bottom of the page, selectExcel Add-insand clickGo.

PressWindows + Rkey combination to bring up the Run dialog box.

Typeexcel.exe /safein the text box and pressEnter.

This command will lead you to the Excel safe mode.

Fix 5.

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