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blairwhitworth320
Oct 23, 2023Copper Contributor
Excel Error: object reference not set to an instance of an object
Hi- In the last week I've started receiving the following message whenever I open Excel 365 (through the application, or opening a file): I tried using the short and long repair options for ...
- Oct 23, 2023
The problem could be cause by a file that is automatically loaded when you start Excel, such as the personal macro workbook PERSONAL.XLSB or an add-in. Follow the steps described in Excel not responding, hangs, freezes or stops working to check which one of these it is.
HansVogelaar
Oct 23, 2023MVP
Completely quit Excel.
Then hold down the left Ctrl key while you start Excel.
Excel will ask whether you want to start Excel in safe mode. Answer Yes.
Does the problem still occur?
Carnegie5930
Oct 31, 2023Copper Contributor
HansVogelaar I use Office 365 and Sage 100. I opened Excel, went to Account and updated my license. After that I went to Update Options and selected Update Now. That has resolved the Excel Error: object reference not set to an instance of an object
- Debbie_LeithNov 02, 2023Copper ContributorThanks - this worked for me too