I am running Excel 2010 32bit under Windows 7. The Excel file worked perfectly under Excel 2007 and Windows XP. The Excel file is somewhat complex with numerous links and embedded cell formulas. Occasionally, I get the following error message:
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It appeared the message appeared somewhat random, until I began checking all of the recommended solutions. Unfortunately all of the solutions I was able to find on the internet and various forums did not help my problem. Frustration lead me to memory issues, as many of the solution recommended the 64 bit version of Excel. Before I install the 64 bit version, I attempted to chack a few other things. I opened the task manager and while viewing the process tab, I opened my Excel file. Once the file loaded, this is the allocation displayed in task manager:
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This seemed reasonable considering the size of the Excel file (33Mb). Without changing anything, I clicked save to make sure it was working properly. While viewing the process, I watched the allocation climb, substantially. when it completed, this is what the process displayed:
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Continuing to click the save button, without changing anything, continued to increase the memory allocation until the error message was displayed:
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Closing Excel and re-openeing the file resets the memory allocation back to normal, which is a popular solution to this issue in the forums.
I did check the same issue using Excel 2007 and the memory allocation releases after each save.
I can see how installing the 64 bit version of Excel can correct this issue, and with 12Gb of Ram, I will probably use this method until I can get this fixed.
I would very much appreciate a solution to address this issue.
Thank you for your time.
Tommy Tucker
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