Excel Sorting Options Not Functioning Correctly on Windows 11 (Version 2406)

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To perform a factory reset of Microsoft Excel, there are several issues to consider. One of the main issues is system-wide synchronization, which means that even if you delete and reinstall the program, the previous changes will be automatically re-applied.

To resolve this, you need to locate and erase the connected data in the Windows registry files before reinstalling Excel. This way, you can start clean again.

Here’s how you can do it:

1. Using Windows Registry Editor:
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   • Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\ and delete the relevant Excel registry keys.
2. Using Command Prompt:
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Use the following commands to delete Excel registry keys:
     shell

     reg delete HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\ /f reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Office\ /f

Note: Before making any changes to the registry, it is highly recommended to back up your registry files to prevent any potential data loss.

After deleting the registry keys, reinstall Excel. This will allow you to start fresh.

I hope my brief explanation helps :))