However, you could quickly get rid of the error by trying the solutions below.
Right-click Microsoft Excels executable file and selectRun as administrator.
If running Excel with administrative privileges fixes the issue, you should alwaysrun Microsoft 365 apps as an administrator.
Usually, this happens with documents from an external source.
Right-choose the Excel file and head toProperties.
Then, select theGeneraltab.
At the bottom of thePropertieswindow, check theUnblockoption.
ClickApply > OKto save the new files tweaks and have a go at open it again.
Fortunately, Excel has a built-in repair tool that you’re able to use.
Go through the instructions again, but this time, selectExtract Datain the pop-up window.
Moving the file should exclude the possibility of a folder-related or system file issue.
If youre accessing it from an external storage unit, copy it to your machine.
The same goes if youre using a cloud storage service.
Additionally, rename the file after relocating it to check that you are not overwriting the original file.
Maybe something went wrong during the download, or the file is infected with viruses or malware.
Additionally, the file might become unreadable during the decryption process.
To do so, launch Excel and go toOpen > Browse.
Then, hit thespreadsheet and select theRead-Onlyoption.
If Excel can now pop launch the file, remember you cant edit its content.
Instead, transfer the data to a new spreadsheet, so you have a working Excel sheet.
In this case, it’s possible for you to temporarilyswitch to an Excel alternative.
you’re able to still view and edit your spreadsheets until you fix Excel.
