What is a runtime error

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miaharper

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I was attempting to start Microsoft Excel 2019 on my Windows 11 PC, and when I start it, I receive a runtime error indicating the fact that something related to a module was not found. I did not have any recent installations of any new plug-in and the file that I attempted to open was an ordinary XLSX file. Has anyone faced this before? How can it be fixed best without having to install the entire Office suite?
 
A runtime error happens when a program runs into a problem it can’t handle, like a missing file or module. In your case, Excel might be missing a system or Office component. You can try:
  1. Repair Office: Go to Settings → Apps → Microsoft Office → Modify → Quick Repair.
  2. Check for updates: Make sure Windows and Office are fully updated.
  3. Run Excel in Safe Mode: Press Win + R, type excel /safe, and see if it opens.
These steps often fix runtime errors without reinstalling the full suite.
 
A runtime error usually means that Excel is missing a required file or add-in module. You can try these quick fixes:
  1. Open Excel in Safe Mode (excel /safe) to check if add-ins are causing it.
  2. Go to File > Options > Add-ins, and disable any non-Microsoft add-ins.
  3. Run a Quick Repair from Control Panel > Programs > Microsoft Office > Change > Quick Repair.
If that doesn’t help, try a full Online Repair, which won’t affect your files.
 
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