Excel Running Slow? 4 Quick Ways to Make It Faster

Always update your drivers to prevent interference with MS Excel

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Excel running slow is one of the most common problems faced by users. It can vary in occurrence for different users as some can experience it when it’s opening, while some when working on files. However, this guide will discuss the reasons behind the problem and how to fix it effectively.

Also, you can read our guide onExcel file format and extension not matchingand how to fix the problem.

Why is Excel running slow and freezing?

Some probable reasons behind Excel processing slow are:

As we go further in the article, we’ll take you through some basic steps for fixing Excel if it’s running slow.

What can I do if Excel is running slow and freezing on my PC?

Before trying any advanced troubleshooting steps, go through the following:

If the issue persists, proceed with the solutions below:

1. Update your GPU driver

Updating the graphics driver will resolve bugs affecting the game and install the latest features to your app performance.

Furthermore, specialized programs, such asOutbyte Driver Updater, can also be an efficient method of updating your graphics driver because these kinds of software will immediately find the latest versions from an extensive repository.

Check other steps forupdating graphics drivers on Windows 11if you have any issues.

2. Start Excel in Safe Mode and Disable the Excel Add-Ins

Running Excel inSafe Modewill fix third-party app interference. Also, disabling the Add-ins will fix any corrupt add-ins impeding Excel performance.

3. Disable the Hardware Graphics Acceleration

Disabling the hardware graphics acceleration will fix graphics settings causing Excel to run slowly or freeze.

4. Download the latest updates for Excel

Updating Excel will fix bugs causing issues with it and install the latest features to help it run faster.

In addition, you can check ways tofix the Excel file that could not be found erroron your PC. Also, our readers can read about fixing theerrors that were detected while savingExcel error messages on Windows 11.

Should you have further questions, kindly drop them in the comments section below.

Excel Running Slow? 4 Quick Ways to Make It Faster#

Why is Excel running slow and freezing?#

What can I do if Excel is running slow and freezing on my PC?#

1. Update your GPU driver#

2. Start Excel in Safe Mode and Disable the Excel Add-Ins#

3. Disable the Hardware Graphics Acceleration#

4. Download the latest updates for Excel#