[Fix]: Microsoft Excel Cannot Open or Save Any More Documents Because There Is Not Enough Available Memory

Fix 1 – Checking Unblock in File Properties

• Right-click on the file.

• Select the Properties option.

The File Opening Problem.xlsx Properties wizard will open up.

• Check the Unblock option and click on Apply.

• Press OK.

In this way, we have fixed the problem and we will be able to open the file.

• Open the file.

The file should be opened successfully without an error message.

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Fix 2 – Disabling Protected View Options

• Open a blank workbook.

• Click on the File tab.

• Select Options.

• Select the Trust Center option.

• Click on Trust Center Settings.

• Click on the Protected View option and uncheck all of the Protected View options.
• Press OK.

• Try to open the Excel file by double-clicking on it.

We have successfully opened this file after fixing the issue.

Read More: [Fixed!] Excel File Not Opening on Double Click

Fix 3 – Changing the Trusted Locations

• Open a blank workbook.

• Click on the File option.

• Select Options.

• Select the Trust Center option.

• Click on Trust Center Settings.

• Click on the Trusted Locations option and select the Add new location option.

• Select Browse.

• Enter the path of the new location in the Path box and make sure to check the option Subfolders of this location are also trusted.
• Press OK.

You will be taken to the Trust Center dialog box again.

• Press OK.

• Try to open the Excel file.

The file should be opened successfully without an error message.

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Fix 4 – Deleting Temp Files

• Go to the View tab of the File Explorer window and check the option Hidden items.

• Go to the following path:
  This PC\Local Disk(C:)\Users\[Name]\AppData\Local\Temp

• The username is different for your computer, so click on the username of your computer.

• Select all of the files in the Temp folder by pressing Ctrl + A and Delete them.

• Open the file you need.

We have successfully opened this file without facing any issues.

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