Excel AutoSave Not Working Error in Windows 10/8/7
Excel AutoSave not working on Windows PC, how to fix
If Excel autosave feature has stopped working in Excel 2016, 2013 or other versions, try restarting Excel, checking for corrupted files, and updating to the latest version. You can also try disabling and re-enabling autosave, and checking for any add-ins that may be interfering with the feature. Additionally, ensure that your Windows user account has the necessary permissions to save files in the default location.
If your Excel file has stopped auto-saving files or data, don't worry! You can find a quick fix and two reliable methods to quickly fix and repair the Excel AutoSave not working issue. Follow the methods below to see how to automatically backup Excel files on your own.
Quick Fix: Check and enable AutoSave feature in Excel application
If you've forgotten to turn on or enable the AutoSave feature in Excel, you won't be able to use it to automatically save and back up your Excel files on your Windows PC.
You can follow below steps to check and turn on the AutoSave feature on Excel application now:
Step 1. Open Excel with Microsoft Excel 2016.
Step 2. Click on "File" and click "Options".
Step 3. To save AutoRecover information, click the Save tab on the left pane, select the frequency at which to save the information (e.g.
Step 4. To enable background saves on a computer, go to the "Advanced" tab on the left pane, select the box that says "Allow background saves," and then click "OK" to save all changes.
Now that you can use your Excel files, the application will automatically save and back up your files at a predetermined frequency, ensuring that your work is safely stored and easily recoverable.
- Tip
- If Excel's Auto Save feature has stopped working, don't worry! You can try two methods to resolve the issue. Firstly, you can try to enable the Auto Save feature again by going to File > Options > Save > Save workbooks, and then select the Auto Save option.
Method 1. AutoSave and backup Excel files with file backup software
If the AutoSave feature in Excel has stopped working, and you're in a rush, using alternative software for assistance would be the most suitable option.
Qiling backup software allows you to automatically backup wanted Excel files in Windows 10/8/7 with simple clicks.
Method 2. Fix and repair Excel AutoSave not working error
If you're still using Excel's AutoSave feature for saving and backing up your Excel files, you can try the following tips to repair and get it working again. To do this, you can try saving your file in a different location, such as a network drive or a cloud storage service, to see if the issue is related to the default location.
Step 1. 1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the directory where your Excel file is located.
For Windows 7 users:
C:\Users\name\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Excel\
For Windows 8/10 users:
C:\Users\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Office\UnsavedFiles
Step 2. To fix and repair corrupted Excel files, use the Open and Repair tool. This feature is available in Excel and can be accessed by trying to open the corrupted file.
1. Open a blank Excel sheet, click File> Open.
2. To resolve the issue with the corrupted Excel file, click on the location and folder that contains the file. This will allow you to access the file and potentially recover or repair it.
3. In the Open dialog box, select the corrupted Excel file, click the arrow next to the "Open" button, and then click "Open and Repair".
4. Click "Repair" to recover as much of the Excel data as possible.
Step 3. If Excel AutoSave feature still doesn't work after Step 2, try uninstalling and reinstalling the Excel application on your PC.
To enable AutoSave or AutoRecover in Excel, follow the guide tips in the Quick fix on this page, which will walk you through the process of turning on these features in the Excel application.
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