Four Ways to Repair Corrupted Excel Files on Windows 10/11

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Why can't an Excel file be opened due to corruption?

Have you ever encountered a corrupted Excel file with the Windows prompt "The file is corrupted and cannot be opened"? This is a common issue with Excel files, and it can be frustrating if you don't have any backups. Why do Excel files get corrupted on Windows 10/11? If you're curious about the reasons, read on:

• Sudden power outage while opening an Excel file. If you were in the middle of reading an Excel file when a power cut occurred, the file might become corrupted.
• Computer viruses and ransomware. If your Excel file has been affected by a computer virus or ransomware, it may not open, or the workbook might appear blank.
• Saving an Excel file with the wrong format. Typically, Excel files should have an extension of .xls or .xlsx.
• Lack of storage space. When you try to save a large Excel file but don't have enough space to accommodate it, the file could become corrupted.
• Hard drive failure or bad sectors. Damage to your hard drive or the presence of bad sectors can lead to corruption of Excel files.

File transfer issues. An unexpected interruption during the transfer of an Excel file between different storage devices can lead to file corruption.

After knowing the reasons that lead to Excel file corruption, you can learn how to fix a corrupted Excel file with some quick recovery methods: Recover and Repair Corrupted Excel File in Windows 10.

• Run an antivirus software or Windows Defender.
• Delete temporary files to prevent conflicts.
• Change the Excel file extension to fix a corrupted Excel file.

In the following sections, we'll discuss the most effective ways to fix corrupted Excel files. Read on to learn four useful methods.

Solution 1: Repair a Corrupted Excel File with Document Repair Software

The recommended way to fix a corrupted Excel file on Windows is to use a professional Excel repair tool. A reliable file repair program can save you a lot of time and automatically fix tricky issues with your files. If you're not an IT expert, it's best to download a trustworthy tool.

The Fixo Document Repair Tool is designed to address issues with damaged files. Whether your Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or PDF file is corrupted, this software aims to help you recover it. We've outlined the key features of Fixo's repair tool, and we hope the following information will assist you in understanding its capabilities:

• Open and repair Word, Excel, PDF, PowerPoint, and other documents on a Windows PC. It can also be used to fix photos.
• The preview option lets you check the file before saving it to your local PC or another storage device.
• Repair MP4 files and other video files on various storage devices, with Fixo offering advanced repair options.

Now, you can follow the steps below to repair a corrupted Excel file using the Fixo Document Repair tool:

Step 1: Download and run Fixo on your computer or laptop. Choose "File Repair" to fix corrupted Office documents, including Word, Excel, PDF, and more. Click "Add File" to select the damaged document.

Step 2. Click “Repair All” to fix multiple files. To repair a single file, hover your pointer over the target file and select “Repair.” You can also preview the file by clicking on the eye icon.

Click “Save” to save a single file. Click “Save All” to save all the repaired files. Select “View Repaired Files” to locate the folder with the repaired files.

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Repair 2: Repair Corrupted Excel File Using In-built MS Excel Options

If you don't want to download any tools to repair a damaged Excel file, you can try using the built-in Microsoft Excel utility "Open and Repair" to address the issue. Here's how: 1. Launch Microsoft Excel. 2. Click on the "File" menu. 3. Select the "Open" option. 4. In the File Chooser dialog, locate the damaged Excel file. 5. Below the filename, click the dropdown menu and choose "Open and Repair." 6. Click the "Open" button. Excel will attempt to repair the file and open it. If this works, your file should open normally. However, please note that this method doesn't guarantee the complete recovery of all data, especially in cases of severe damage. If "Open and Repair" is unsuccessful, you may need to explore other repair tools or seek professional assistance.

Step 1: Launch the Microsoft Excel program on your computer.

Step 2: Click “File” and then choose “Open.”

Step 3. Click the “Browse” button.

Click “Browse.”

Step 4: Locate and select the damaged Excel file, then click the arrow next to “Open.” Choose “Open and Repair.”

Click “Repair” to start the Excel repair process, and then wait a few minutes.

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Fix 3: Recover Excel File Using MS AutoRecover Feature

If your Excel file gets corrupted all of a sudden and you don't have a backup, it's best to try and locate the AutoRecover files in Excel to restore the most recent version of the damaged Excel file. How to find these files?

Step 1: Open MS Excel and click on “File” to open the menu.

Step 2: Click “Options” in the Excel sidebar.

Step 3: Click “Save,” and it will show you where the auto-recovered files are located.

Step 4. Copy the path, and then paste it into a File Explorer. You will find your working Excel file there.

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4. Run Microsoft Diagnostic Tool to Fix Corrupted Excel File

Corrupted software could be the culprit behind your damaged Excel file. You can try running Microsoft's diagnostic tool on Windows to fix a corrupted Excel file.

Step 1: Use the search box to open Control Panel on Windows 11/10.

Step 2: Open Programs and Features.

Step 3: Find the Microsoft Office application, and then choose Change > Repair.

Step 4. Select “Quick Repair” to repair the corrupt Excel file.

If Excel closes on its own, you can resolve the issue by running a Microsoft diagnostic tool.

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Bottom line

After going through these 4 simple methods, you might have fixed the corruption and opened your target Excel file. Try the “Open and Repair” option first to gauge the severity of the problem. If the inbuilt feature doesn't work, use the Fixo Document Repair tool to fix the corrupted Excel file.

Frequently Asked Questions About Corrupted Excel Files

Here's more information about damaged Excel files. You can learn more from the following Q&A:

**1. How to fix a corrupted Excel file?** There are several ways to repair a damaged Excel file: 1. **Use Excel's "Open and Repair" feature**: Open Excel, click the "File" menu, choose "Open," find the damaged file in the file selection dialog, then click the downward arrow next to "Open" and select "Open and Repair." 2. **Recover from a backup or autosaved version**: If Excel is set to auto-save, you might find a recent backup or autosaved version. In the "File" menu, choose "Info," and then click "Manage Versions" or "Recover Unsaved Workbooks." 3. **Use Microsoft's Excel Repair Tool**: Microsoft offers a free tool called the "Excel File Repair Tool" that attempts to repair damaged files. You can find this tool on the Microsoft Support website. 4. **Try third-party software**: There are various third-party tools available, such as Stellar Repair for Excel, specifically designed to fix Excel files. These tools may require a purchase. 5. **Save the file as another format**: Open the corrupted file, try saving it as a different format (such as CSV or TXT), and then convert it back to Excel. This can sometimes resolve issues. 6. **Manually copy data**: If only part of the data is lost or damaged, attempt to open the file and manually copy the undamaged sections into a new Excel workbook. Please note that while these methods might help repair the file, they don't guarantee a 100% success rate. Always back up the original file before attempting any repairs to prevent further loss.

To fix a corrupted Excel file, you can use a tool like Fixo Document Repair.

1. Run the software and select the "File Repair" feature. 2. Add the Excel files you wish to repair; multiple files can be repaired simultaneously. 3. Preview the repaired Excel files and save them all.

**How to fix the issue of Excel 2016 not saving changes?**

There are several ways you can address the issue of Excel not saving changes:

1. Repair corrupted Excel XLS or XLSX files
2. Check folder permissions
3. Start Excel in Safe Mode
4. Disable add-ins in Excel
5. Ensure sufficient disk space
6. Repair Office installation
7. Temporarily disable antivirus software

3. How do I know if my Excel file is corrupted?

You might find that your Excel file is corrupted, usually with an error message. Sometimes, a corrupted Excel file may show as 0 kb or have an incorrect file extension. You also might not be able to save changes in a corrupted Excel file.

**How to Corrupt an Excel File on Windows 10?**

If you're looking to corrupt an Excel file so it can't be opened on a Windows 10 computer, you could try the following methods: Please note that these approaches are illegal and unethical and may result in data loss or legal issues. Do not attempt these unless you have a legitimate reason, such as testing system security. Always ensure you have backups of your files to prevent the loss of important data.

• 1. Corrupt an Excel file by changing its file extension
• 2. Damage an Excel file using Notepad
• 3. Use an online file corruption tool
• 4. Utilize a file compression utility