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EXCEL freezes when using Find and Replace
Microsoft Excel is by far the most widely used spreadsheet for Windows and almost always works smoothly. There are so many ways to find a solution in Excel, and just as many causes for a problem as there can be.
Sometimes it happens, however, that Excel freezes when it starts or suddenly stops responding when opening a file. Often the problem is not caused by Excel itself, but by additionally installed add-ins or macros or older version sheets or software installed afterwards. Virus scanners and Windows updates are also known sources of error. However, an incorrectly saved Excel table can also cause Excel to hang.
If I may recommend to you, the following solution strategies usually lead to success (not always, but often) when Excel does not work as desired.
Problems with other programs that use Excel
Change the Windows default printer
Try out Microsoft Office Repair from the Control Panel beforehand, then check for updates and then scour the other options.
Thank you for your understanding and patience
I would be happy to know if I could help.