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Is there a way to force win11 to use a paging file?
- May 08, 2023
One possible reason why you are unable to insert a new worksheet could be that the workbook structure is protected. To check if this is the case, go to the “Review” tab and click on “Protect Workbook”. If you are prompted to unprotect the workbook, then a password has been set to protect the workbook structure.
If the workbook structure is protected, you can unprotect it by entering the password. Once the workbook structure is unprotected, you should be able to insert new worksheets.
In the inserted links you will find detailed information about unlocking and possible sources of error.
Another possibility is that there could be an issue with an add-in. You can try running Excel in safe mode to see if this resolves the issue. To do this, find the shortcut icon for your Office application, press and hold the CTRL key and double-click the application shortcut. Alternatively, you can open the RUN dialog box by pressing the Windows+R keys and type excel /safe.
If running Excel in safe mode (and unlocking) does not resolve the issue, you can try clearing the cache of Office or repairing your Office installation.
**A general update of the computer is always necessary from the beginning before taking any steps.
Hope I was able to help you with this info.
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Hello,
win11 typically manages the paging file automatically, but it can sometimes be tricky when there's limited RAM. One thing I’d try is manually setting the paging file size under the "Advanced System Settings" in the Performance options. Even though you’ve set a static size, Windows might not be using it as efficiently as expected. You can also check if "Let Windows manage my paging file size" is turned off. If that doesn’t help, you could try creating a custom size or move the paging file to a different drive to see if it improves performance. In some cases, tweaking the virtual memory settings can encourage Windows to use the paging file more effectively.
Hope it helps!