Aug 28, 2015 Don't you hate it when Office isn't responding and causing you all kinds of issues. Learn 2 simple fixes for solving the microsoft office not responding issue. If your issue is not resolved after you re-create the profile, continue on to the next item on the list. Repair your Office programs. Repairing your Office programs can resolve issues with Excel not responding, hanging or freezing by automatically repairing errors in Office files. For instructions on doing this, see: Repair an Office application. Pressing Alt+Tab will help you switch from window to window and help you see what dialog boxes might be stopping Outlook from responding. If you can't find a dialog box open, move on to the next step.
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Follow these steps to improve performance:
·Go to your Laptop/Computer Manufacturer's website > Drivers and Downloads Section > Key in your Model number > Look for latest Vista Drivers for it > Download/install them.
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“Optimise Windows for better Performance”
“Delete files using Disk Cleanup”
The More Options tab is available when you choose to clean files from all users on the computer. This tab includes two additional ways to free even more disk space:
Programs and Features: Uninstall unwanted Programs.
System restore and Shadow Copies: Delete all but the most recent Restore Point
Above is what you should do as part of normal Computer maintenance.
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Besides using an anti-virus, also scan for Malware/spyware:
Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover!
Download the Free Version from the link above.
Download, install, update and scan once a fortnight.
How to use Malwarebytes after it is installed and Updated:
1. Open Malwarebytes > Click on the Update Tab across the top> get the latest updates. 2. On the Scanner tab, make sure the the Perform quick scan option is selected and then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer 3. MBAM will now start scanning your computer for malware. This process can take quite a while. 4. When the scan is finished a message box will appear 5. You should click on the OK button to close the message box and continue with the Malwareremoval process. 6. You will now be back at the main Scanner screen. At this point you should click on the Show Results button. 7. A screen displaying all the malware that the program found will be shown 8. You should now click on the Remove Selected button to remove all the listed malware. MBAM will now delete all of the files and registry keys and add them to the programs quarantine. When removing the files, MBAM may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot, please allow it to do so. Once your computer has rebooted, and you are logged in, please continue with the rest of the steps. 9. When MBAM has finished removing the malware, it will open the scan log and display it in Notepad. Review the log as desired, and then close the Notepad window. 10. You can now exit the MBAM program. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Run the Vista System File Checker Tool:
http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/2231/vista_run_system_file_checker/ 1. Open a Command Window in Administrator mode:
Dell widcomm bluetooth software. * click Start
* click All Programs, then Accessories * right click on the Command Prompt option, * on the drop down menu which appears, click on the Run as Administrator option.
* If you haven’t disabled User Account Control (and you shouldn’t!) you will be asked for authorisation. Click the Continue button if you are the administrator or insert the administrator password.
2. Start the System File Checker
* In the Command Prompt window, type: sfc /scannow,
* press Enter. * You’ll see “the system scan will begin”.
The scan may take some time and windows will repair/replace any corrupt or missing files. You will be asked to insert your Vista DVD if it’s needed.
Close the Command Prompt Window when the job is finished.
One caveat: you need a Windows DVD to enable SFC to make more than minor repairs.
“How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista”
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If SFC finds serious errors it can not fix, you may have to do a Vista Repair Upgrade Install. If you do not have a Microsoft Vista DVD, borrow one from a friend. Read this Tutorial on how to do a Repair Install: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html Cheers. Symptoms
When you open or use Microsoft Excel, Excel stops responding, hangs, freezes, or stops working. Additionally, you may receive one of the following error messages:
Excel is not responding.
Excel has stopped working.
A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available.
Resolution
Use the following methods in the order in which they are presented. If you try one of these methods and it does not help, go to the next method.
Method 1: Start Excel in safe mode
Safe mode lets you safely use Excel without encountering certain startup programs. You can open Excel in safe mode by pressing and holding Ctrl while you start the program or by using the '/safe' option (that is, excel.exe /safe) when you start the program from the command line. When you run Excel in safe mode, it bypasses functionality and settings such as alternative startup location, changed toolbars, the xlstart folder, and Excel add-ins. (However, COM add-ins are excluded.)
If your issue is resolved after you run Excel in safe mode, see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
291288 Description of the startup switches for Excel
280504 How to troubleshoot startup problems in Excel 2013
If your issue is not resolved after you start Excel in safe mode, go to method 2.
Method 2: Investigate possible issues with COM add-ins Many developers create add-ins for Excel. These add-ins are divided into two types:
The simplest way to resolve this possible cause is to run this troubleshooter.
If the troubleshooter resolves the issue, but it recurs, you’ll have to determine which add-in is causing the problem. To disable COM add-ins, follow these steps:
If these steps do not resolve your issue, continue to method 3.
Method 3: Investigate Excel file details and contents
Excel files can exist on the computer for a long time. They are upgraded from version to version and frequently travel from one user to another user. Frequently, a user inherits an Excel file but doesn't know what is included in the file. The following areas can cause performance or crashing issues:
Inspect and simplify your files if possible.
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If these steps do not resolve your issue, continue to method 4.
Method 4: Check whether your file is being generated by a third party
Sometimes Excel files are generated by a third-party application. In this case, the files may be generated incorrectly, and some features may not work correctly when you open the files in Excel. If this occurs, test the features in new files outside the third-party application. If the features work correctly, make sure that the third party is aware of the issue.
If your issue is not resolved after you test it outside the third-party application, go to method 5.
Method 5: Perform a selective startup to determine whether a program, process, or service conflicts with Excel
When you start Windows as usual, several applications and services start automatically and then run in the background. These applications and services can interfere with other software on your device. Performing a selective startup (also known as a 'clean boot') can help you identify problems with conflicting applications. To perform a selective startup, see How to perform a clean boot in Windows.
Selective startup is used to help identify the process, service, or application that conflicts with Excel.
If your issue is not resolved after a clean boot, go to method 6.
Method 6: Check whether your antivirus software is up to date or is conflicting with Excel
Antivirus software can interfere with Excel, and cause performance issues. Frequently updating your AV software can correct the issue.
How to check whether your antivirus software is up to date
To keep up with new viruses that are created, antivirus software vendors periodically provide updates that you can download from the Internet. Download the latest updates by visiting your antivirus software vendor’s website. For a list of antivirus software vendors, see the following Microsoft website:
How to check whether antivirus software is conflicting with Excel
If your antivirus software includes integration with Excel, you may experience performance issues. In this case, you can disable all Excel integration within the antivirus software by creating exceptions for Excel files.
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Changing your antivirus settings may make your PC vulnerable to viral, fraudulent, or malicious attacks. We do not recommend that you try to change your antivirus settings. Use this workaround at your own risk. You may have to contact your antivirus software vendor to determine how to configure software to exclude any integration with Excel.
If updating your antivirus software or excluding it from integrating with Excel does not resolve your issue, go to method 7.Method 7: Verify or install the latest Windows and Office updates
Windows updates
You might have to set Windows Update to automatically download and install recommended updates. Installing any important, recommended, and optional updates can frequently correct problems by replacing out-of-date files and fixing vulnerabilities.To install the latest Windows updates, see Microsoft Windows FAQ.
Office updates
For more information about the latest Office updates, see Office Updates.
If your issue is not resolved after you install the latest Windows and Office updates, continue to the advanced troubleshooting in the More Information section.
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If the methods that were mentioned earlier did not resolve your issue, the issue might be either environmental orfile-specific in nature. The following section describes how to troubleshoot additional issues that can cause Excel to stop responding.
Environmental factorsMicrosoft Not Responding Message Board
Environmental factors are just as important as file contents and add-ins when you are troubleshooting problems. You can help us determine the cause of your issue by taking the following actions:
The following sections describe troubleshooting tips that might help diagnose the problem.
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Several issues can arise when you save an Excel file over a network or to a web server.Moving the file locally will help determine whether there's something wrong with the file or the server where the file is saved. Save the file to your local hard drive is one of the following scenarios is true:
Memory
Excel files can grow fairly large when you add text formatting and shapes. Make sure that your system has enough RAM to run the application. For system requirements of the Microsoft Office suites, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:
Printers and video drivers
When Excel is started, it examines the default printer and video drivers that will display the Excel workbooks. Excel is printer-intensive. Therefore, it will run even slower when Excel files are saved in Page Break Preview view. Testing the file by using different printers such as the Microsoft XPS Document Writer printer driver or the VGA video driver will determine whether the problem is with a specific printer or video driver.
If you still have hanging or crashing issues in Excel after you work through the resolution methods that are mentioned here, contact Microsoft Support for guided troubleshooting.
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