Fix for the Excel problem after the latest Windows Update

[vladimir_michl]

If you need to fix the dreaded Excel bug introduced by the November Windows Update yet before Microsoft fixes it officially (and without uninstaling the Windows Update - as it contains also security fixes), you can replace just the complaining DLL - msexcl40.dll in Windows\SysWOW64.

Source:

http://www.inventorguru.cz/2017/10/pozor-na-ms-windows-update-zavity-v.html

Vladimir Michl, www.cadstudio.cz  www.cadforum.cz

[john.vellek]

Thanks @vladimir_michl,

I agree that this is a great work around. As I indicate in my post about this issue, that users can get a previous version of the DLL simply by temporarily uninstalling the updates.

Thanks again for your great contribution.

[gcsjlewis]

A week ago i found this post when my autocad electrical lost connection ability to excel.  I removed the security update KB4041681, the other 2 i did not have yet.  I am now having the same problem, it seems another security update has caused this same issue.  anybody have an idea which one to remove?

[john.vellek]

Hi @gcsjlewis,

Please take a look at my other post on this issue. I have been updating it as necessary to keep it as current as possible.  There is a link to an AKN Article that might provide additional information as well on how to remedy this issue.  Check out Option 3 to see if that solution works for your situation.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[cadffm]

The other both are for other OS
Make sure the Update ist not re-install now or fix the problem in that kind you can read above your post.

Isn't funny for us ( and Adesk )

[Anonymous]

A Workaround,so I don't change anything, on my System.

Extract the data as .CSV,

Open the CSV in Excel,

divided data  by comma,

select all columns and set them to text

Import

with this extra steps, that take max. 2 min. you can extract your data to .XLS

[hanslammerts]

FIX this please  !!!

[john.vellek]

Hi @hanslammerts,

These updates were just released by Microsoft to fix the issue caused by the previous security updates:

Microsoft Windows 7 Kb4048957
Microsoft Windows 8.1: Kb4048958
Microsoft Windows 10-1607: Kb4048953
Microsoft Windows 10-1703: Kb4048954
Microsoft Windows 10-1709: Kb4048955

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[hanslammerts]

not a great fan of installing 'fixes' without explicit recommendation of it dept. Needs attention for a  AutoCAD hotfix

what is 'Delete me' suppose to mean really? Maybe consider changing it into 'Not possible. Use .csv as output'

[vmichl_cs]

These are not Autodesk's fixes.

Both the original problem and the current solution results from Microsoft's hotfixes. If you installed the October MS updates (causing the problem), you should be free to install the November MS updates (solving the problem).

Vladimir Michl, www.cadstudio.cz  www.cadforum.cz 

[john.vellek]

HI @hanslammerts,

A hotfix from Autodesk is not possible as the problem is on the OS side. Please check with your IT group for help getting the latest updates for your OS so that the problem can be remedied on your system.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[Anonymous]

It might happen the issue is related with the latest November Windows update so, rollback to the previous version Windows version and check whether Excel is performing or not.

If Excel is performing well, without any issue then check the Windows update issue.

So fix the update related issues perform a SFC scan, or update the device drivers from the manufacturer website, DLL files issues and others.

[Anonymous]

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@vladimir_michlwrote:

If you need to fix the dreaded Excel bug introduced by the November Windows Update yet before Microsoft fixes it officially (and without uninstaling the Windows Update - as it contains also security fixes), you can replace just the complaining DLL - msexcl40.dll in Windows\SysWOW64.

Source:

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What my problem is ,My Excel used to set the password before this, but after my Windows has been updated , it cannot be opened it with my password , i can make sure i didn't forget my password for Excel .

[Anonymous]

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@vladimir_michlwrote:

If you need to fix the dreaded Excel bug introduced by the November Windows Update yet before Microsoft fixes it officially (and without uninstaling the Windows Update - as it contains also security fixes), you can replace just the complaining DLL - msexcl40.dll in Windows\SysWOW64.

Source:https://www.iseepassword.com/recover-ms-excel-password.html

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What my problem is ,My Excel used to set the password before this, but after my Windows has been updated , it cannot be opened it with my password , i can make sure i didn't forget my password for Excel .

Here , i am sharing a tutorial for everyone , It has helped me solve this problem successfully.
 

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[Anonymous]

I've been having a problem with my Excel (2003 version) since today's Microsoft update.

The file opens fine. I can make a single entry fine.

Once I make an entry, I cannot click on anything else -- no other fields within the file, no buttons on the toolbar. I can't even use a short cut to save the file. Clicking on anything else after making a entry within the file will shut down the program.

MS Customer Support was a joke. Their solution (after 90 minutes of my time) was to get a newer version of Excel.

Well, I shouldn't have to get a newer version, as the one I had worked perfectly fine (on a daily basis) until today's (Sunday's) update.

I tried uninstalling and reinistalling Office. It didn't work.

I tried uninstalling the upgrade. It still didn't work.

Nothing works. I need this program to work. I use it every day, and now it won't work.

Thank you.

[lopezmariaa1010]

Hi! Don’t’ panic, I will provide you the best fixes for the MS-Excel not working after the latest version update. Here are some fixes which will help you for resolve excel file issues after update:

• Try Running Excel into Safe Mode
• Fix the issue with Protected View
• Repair the Microsoft Office

 By using above fixes, you can easily solve your update issues.

[Anonymous]

Try out these below mentioned fixes to fix the Excel not working after latest Windows Update:

1. Try running Excel in safe mode.
2. Try disabling Add-Ins.
3. Repair the Microsoft office.
4. Change the printer settings.