Q: Errror message when starting Excel for Mac 2011

Every time I open Excel I get the following error message. After hitting OK, Excel opens as normal to a blank new sheet, but the error message returns the next time I open Excel. I am opening Excel from the dock icon, not trying to open any specific file.

(BetterHistogram_20070222_2050.xla is a file I opened some time ago but don't even have on my computer anymore)

Does anyone know what's going on or how I can fix this? Thank you for your help.

iPad Air, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Jun 25, 2016 7:55 AM

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Sparkleberry Jun 25, 2016 8:32 AM in response to js2599
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Jun 25, 2016 8:32 AM in response to js2599

Make sure you have latest version of MS Office (14.6.5) as of today

Then do a reboot of your Mac and see if that fixes it.
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js2599 Jun 25, 2016 4:30 PM in response to Sparkleberry
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Jun 25, 2016 4:30 PM in response to Sparkleberry

Thank you for the quick reply! I updated my software and restarted the computer, but the same error came back. Any ideas?
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Sparkleberry Jun 26, 2016 7:36 AM in response to js2599
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Jun 26, 2016 7:36 AM in response to js2599

When you are able to restart Word after that initial error have you tried clearing the Recent Menu?

Go to File
>>> Open Recent

>>>Clear Recent

Then restart your Word
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by BobTheFisherman,

BobTheFisherman Jun 26, 2016 7:41 AM in response to js2599
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Jun 26, 2016 7:41 AM in response to js2599

You might try asking your Office for Mac question in the Office for Mac forums where the Office for Mac gurus hang out. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac
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