"Excel AutoSave Not Functioning Error in Windows 10/8/7"

"Excel AutoSave not functioning on Windows PC, how to resolve the issue"

Has Excel 2016, 2013, or other versions of Excel applications ceased to auto-save Excel files while editing them on a Windows PC? Are you searching for a solution to repair and fix the Excel AutoSave feature to restore the automatic saving and backup of Excel files?

Don't panic if your Excel file has stopped autosaving. On this page, you'll discover a quick solution and two reliable methods to promptly resolve the Excel AutoSave not functioning issue. Feel free to proceed with the provided methods below and learn how to manually backup your Excel files as well.

Quick Fix: Verify and Enable the AutoSave feature in the Excel application

If you have forgotten to turn on or activate the AutoSave feature in the Excel application, you won't be able to utilize it for automatically saving and backing up Excel files on your Windows PC.

Here's the translation in American English: To activate the AutoSave feature in the Excel app, follow these steps: 1. Open Microsoft Excel. 2. Open the workbook you want to enable AutoSave for. 3. Click the "File" tab in the upper-left corner of the window. 4. From the File menu, select "Options" to open the Excel Options dialog. 5. In the Excel Options dialog, navigate to the "Save" section on the left. 6. Find the "AutoRecover" settings. Within the "Save" section, make sure the checkbox next to "Save AutoRecover information every ___ minutes" is checked. Set the interval based on your preference. 7. Beneath that, ensure the option "If workbooks have not been saved, save them" is selected. This ensures unsaved workbooks are automatically saved. 8. Scroll down to locate the "AutoSave" settings. Toggle the switch or checkbox next to "Always save自动保存" (or "Automatically save my changes" in some versions) to enable the feature. 9. If prompted, choose whether you want to apply this setting to all workbooks or just the current one. 10. Click "OK" to save the changes and close the dialog box. With these steps, the AutoSave feature should now be active in your Excel app, helping you prevent potential loss of work due to unexpected closures or system crashes.

Step 1. Launch Microsoft Excel 2016 to open Excel. Step 2. Click on "File" and then select "Options." Step 3. In the left pane, click on the "Save" tab. Enable the option "Save AutoRecover information every * minute" and also check the box for "Keep the last autosaved version if I close without saving." Step 4. Navigate to the "Advanced" tab in the left pane. Check the box for "Allow background saves" and then click "OK" to save all the modifications.

Now, you can utilize your Excel files, and the application will automatically save and back up your files according to the predetermined frequency.

Method 1: Automatically Save and Backup Excel Files with File Backup Software

If the AutoSave feature in the Excel application has stopped working and you're in a hurry, your best option is to seek assistance from alternative software.

Tools File Backup Software - Todo Backup enables you to effortlessly automate the backup of desired Excel files in Windows 10/8/7 with just a few clicks. Download it for free, install it on your computer, and follow the tips below to easily auto-save and back up your Excel file now:

Method 2: Resolve the issue of Excel AutoSave not functioning

If you still prefer to utilize Excel's AutoSave feature for saving and backing up your Excel files, you can follow these tips to repair and restore the functionality of Excel AutoSave: 1. **Check AutoRecover Settings**: - Open Microsoft Excel. - Go to File > Options > Advanced. - Under the General section, locate the "Save" options. - Ensure that the "Enable AutoRecover information every" option is checked, and set a suitable interval (e.g., 10 minutes). - Also, verify that the correct folder path for AutoRecover file location is specified. 2. **Reset Excel Settings**: - Close all instances of Excel. - Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box. - Type `"%appdata%\Microsoft\Excel\"` and click OK. - Find the `XLSTART` folder, and rename it to `XLSTART-old`. - Restart Excel. This will load the default settings. 3. **Repair Office Installation**: - Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. - Locate Microsoft Office in the list of installed programs. - Click on it and select Change. - Choose Repair and follow the on-screen instructions. 4. **Update Excel to the Latest Version**: - Ensure that your Microsoft Office is up to date with the latest patches and updates. - Go to File > Account > Update Options > Update Now. 5. **Scan for Malware or Viruses**: - Run a full system scan using your antivirus software to ensure no malicious software is interfering with Excel's AutoSave feature. 6. **Temporarily Disable Firewall or Antivirus**: - Temporarily disable your firewall or antivirus and try opening Excel to see if the AutoSave issue persists. If it works, you may need to adjust your security software's settings to allow Excel access. 7. **Create a New User Account**: - If the issue is related to your user profile, create a new user account on your computer and check if Excel AutoSave works correctly under the new account. 8. **Contact Microsoft Support**: - If none of the above steps resolve the issue, consider reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance. By following these steps, you should be able to fix the problem and continue using Excel's AutoSave feature effectively.

Step 1. Navigate to the following location to locate Excel TMP files and re-save them as .XLS/.XLSX files:

For Windows 7 users:

C:\Users\name\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Excel\

For Windows 8/10 users:

Step 2. Utilize the Open and Repair tool to correct and mend corrupted Excel files.

1. Open a blank Excel worksheet and click on "File" then "Open."

2. Click on the location and folder that contains the corrupted Excel file.

3. In the Open dialog, select the corrupted Excel file, and then click the arrow next to the Open button and click Open and Repair.

4. Click Repair to recover as much Excel data as possible.

Step 3. If the Excel AutoSave feature still doesn't work after Step 2, you should attempt to uninstall and reinstall the Excel application on your computer; Then, follow the guidance provided in the Quick fix section on this page to enable the AutoSave or AutoRecover feature within the Excel application.