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[Solved] WIN 10 Pro - MS Excell closes when you try to enter a cell value

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  • #1 17228390
    Savek
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    Hello,
    I have WIN 10 Pro and MS Office 2003 (enriched with the 2007 compliance package).
    After today's WIN update, my MS Excel has stopped working (Word works somehow). By default, it started to open files in Excel 2016. However, MS Outlook resets when forwarding some emails. After restoring the settings using the MS Wizard, it started to work somehow. Not too long, however. In Excel, you can't type in a cell, because after trying to save the cell or applying paste, Excel closes and tries to recover the file.
    Can anyone help me? The MS Office version is legal.
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  • #2 17230079
    sorenson
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    I have the same problem with Exell. After yesterday's update Win 10 build 1803. After entering some values in Exella closes it. I find some update to Offica 2003 but can't update error 0x8007006e.

    I downloaded and installed Office2003SP3-KB923618-FullFile-PLK and Exell is now working. https://www.microsoft.com/pl-pl/download/details.aspx?id=8
  • #3 17230754
    Savek
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    sorenson wrote:
    I have the same problem with Exell. After yesterday's update Win 10 build 1803. After entering some values in Exella closes it. I find some update to Offica 2003 but can't update error 0x8007006e.

    I downloaded and installed Office2003SP3-KB923618-FullFile-PLK and Exell is now working. https://www.microsoft.com/pl-pl/download/details.aspx?id=8


    I have this SP and I installed it. Unfortunately, there is still the same problem; (
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  • #4 17230877
    Matuzalem

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    Please check if using the repair option from the Office media will solve the problem.
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  • #5 17230879
    sorenson
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    I will add that after the WIN 10 update, the icons to the .doc, .xls files of those from Offica 2003 crashed to me, those with the newer extension had icons (docx, xlsx) I could not repair or uninstall offica 2003. It was only MicrosoftProgram_Install_and_Uninstall.meta that I uninstalled. Offica 2003, later installation again and then Exell did not work and later SP3 patch and everything works now.
  • #6 17230983
    Savek
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    sorenson wrote:
    I will add that after the WIN 10 update, the icons to the .doc, .xls files of those from Offica 2003 crashed to me, those with the newer extension had icons (docx, xlsx) I could not repair or uninstall offica 2003. It was only MicrosoftProgram_Install_and_Uninstall.meta that I uninstalled. Offica 2003, later installation again and then Exell did not work and later SP3 patch and everything works now.


    For me it was exactly the same, except that it still does not work.
    And one more thing. When you start Excel from Macro (without entering data) and close Excel, the sheet closes, but Excel remains open. Helps closing from Task Manager.

    Added after 1 [minutes]:

    Matuzalem wrote:
    Please check if using the repair option from the Office media will solve the problem.


    I have uninstalled from the Add-remove programs option. Except that after installing Office did not request registration.

    Added after 40 [minutes]:

    In addition, MS Outlook does not allow you to reply to an email. When trying to enter a text (RE :) closes the message. Half a poverty that allows you to create a new one.
  • #7 17231224
    Matuzalem

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    Savek wrote:
    I have uninstalled from the Add-remove programs option. Except that after installing Office did not request registration.


    I know that my handwriting is quite vague, but I did not expect this disability to be visible when using the keyboard. Did I write about uninstallation?
    It would be better if the Lord did not write anything in response to my post.

    PS
    My Windows 10 had a period in its life in which each new build caused the inactivation of Outlook (I am still using the 2003 version of Office) and to bring this part of the pack back to life it was necessary to "fix" it using the appropriate option available using the media (you should even ignore the error prompt during this operation). I use Excel to limit myself to entering values in Table 6 everyday, but neither now nor now have any problems with operations on this sheet.
    Specific to the builds of the system (whether it was still with RS3, or already with the early RS4), in which the problem with Outlook occurred, I am not able to provide - I use the IP version of the system, and they came out and come out with quite high intensity.
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  • #8 17231390
    Savek
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    Matuzalem wrote:
    Savek wrote:
    I have uninstalled from the Add-remove programs option. Except that after installing Office did not request registration.


    I know that my handwriting is quite vague, but I did not expect this disability to be visible when using the keyboard. Did I write about uninstallation?
    It would be better if the Lord did not write anything in response to my post.


    My handwriting is not clear either, but I may have misspelled it. I wrote that I have re-installed before and not at your request.

    Now I've done exactly what you wrote and has no positive effect.
    The "fix" option did not help. I will try to uninstall using the media and re-install.

    Added after 23 [minutes]:

    I uninstalled using the media and then reinstalled. I added SP-3 and it's OK now.
    We'll see if it's enough for a long time.
    After all, he didn't uninstall all the components, because he still doesn't call for registration

    The joy was short-lived. Generally, you can enter data into Excel, but in some cases it resets (mainly with copy-paste). This was also the case during the previous reinstallation.
    Does anyone know of any program that will clean the entire office and allow it to be reinstalled?
    Or maybe someone has a way to reconcile Office 2003 with WIN10
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  • #9 17231583
    sorenson
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    As I uninstalled, the program given above downloaded from Microsoft, I had to enter the key,
  • #10 17231654
    Savek
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    sorenson wrote:
    As I uninstalled, the program given above downloaded from Microsoft, I had to enter the key,


    OK, I also had to enter the key, but I didn't have to register
  • #11 17341136
    jastom
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    I had exactly the same problem with excell 2003, trying to reinstall office 2003 did nothing.

    Ultimately it helped to install the SP3 package for office 2003, specifically: Office2003SP3-KB923618-FullFile-PLK.exe.
    After installing SP3 for a clean office 2003 installation and reboot, everything returned to normal.

    give it a try, maybe it will help someone
  • #12 17344950
    Savek
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    jastom wrote:
    I had exactly the same problem with excell 2003, trying to reinstall office 2003 did nothing.

    Ultimately it helped to install the SP3 package for office 2003, specifically: Office2003SP3-KB923618-FullFile-PLK.exe.
    After installing SP3 for a clean office 2003 installation and reboot, everything returned to normal.

    give it a try, maybe it will help someone


    Thank you for your next post, but this has already been mentioned above:

    sorenson wrote:
    I have the same problem with Exell. After yesterday's update Win 10 build 1803. After entering some values in Exella closes it. I find some update to Offica 2003 but can't update error 0x8007006e.

    I downloaded and installed Office2003SP3-KB923618-FullFile-PLK and Exell is now working. https://www.microsoft.com/pl-pl/download/details.aspx?id=8


    Unfortunately it didn't work for me.

    I am writing "did not work" because after the last WIN10 update the Office 2003 functions have returned to normal and are working properly. The only difficulty is each WIN update corrects office shortcuts and launches Microsoft Office 365 after firing the shortcut. It helps to run the "repair" option from the Office 2003 board.
  • #13 17357294
    Savek
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    Microsoft probably came to the conclusion itself that you can not brazenly exclude users of older legitimate software. After the last update, MS Office 2003 started to work properly.

Topic summary

✨ Users are experiencing issues with Microsoft Excel 2003 after a Windows 10 update, where the application closes unexpectedly when entering cell values or using copy-paste functions. Some users have resolved the issue by installing the Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Office 2003, specifically the Office2003SP3-KB923618-FullFile-PLK package. Others have attempted repairs using Office media, but results vary. There are reports of Outlook also malfunctioning, particularly when replying to emails. The problem seems to be linked to compatibility issues between older Office versions and recent Windows updates, with some users noting that functionality returned after subsequent Windows updates.
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TL;DR: Windows 10 1803 can crash Excel 2003 on cell edit; a 3‑step fix—clean install + SP3 + reboot—made "everything returned to normal." For "how do I fix Excel 2003 closing on Windows 10," install Office2003SP3‑KB923618 FullFile. [Elektroda, jastom, post #17341136]

Why it matters: Windows 10 Pro users running Office 2003 can restore Excel and Outlook reliability without upgrading.

Quick Facts

Why does Excel 2003 close when I enter a cell value on Windows 10?

Users reported crashes after installing Windows 10 version 1803. Entering or changing a cell value caused Excel 2003 to close and attempt recovery. This points to a compatibility regression introduced by the build update. Word might still work, but Excel becomes unstable until Office 2003 is updated or repaired. The issue appeared immediately after the OS update and before any Office changes, suggesting Windows build 1803 as the trigger for legacy Office instability. [Elektroda, sorenson, post #17230079]

What’s the fastest reliable fix for Excel 2003 crashing on Windows 10?

Use this 3‑step process:
  1. Clean install Office 2003.
  2. Install Office2003SP3‑KB923618‑FullFile.
  3. Reboot Windows. This 3‑step process restored Excel stability for affected users; "everything returned to normal." It’s the most consistently reported resolution in the thread and does not require upgrading Office. Run the FullFile SP3 package even if previous updates failed through Windows Update. [Elektroda, jastom, post #17341136]

I get update error 0x8007006e for Office 2003. How do I fix it?

Bypass Windows Update and run the standalone SP3 FullFile installer (Office2003SP3‑KB923618‑FullFile). One user hit 0x8007006e during update attempts, but after downloading and installing the SP3 FullFile package, Excel worked again. As they put it, "Exell is now working." Reboot after installing SP3 to complete the fix. [Elektroda, sorenson, post #17230079]

I can’t uninstall or repair Office 2003. What tool can force removal?

Use Microsoft’s Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter to remove Office 2003 when Control Panel repair/uninstall fails. After forcing removal with the tool, reinstall Office 2003, then apply SP3 and reboot. This sequence restored Excel functionality for a user who couldn’t repair or uninstall through normal means. [Elektroda, sorenson, post #17230879]

How do I run an in‑place Repair of Office 2003 from the media?

Insert the Office 2003 media and run Setup. Choose the Repair option when prompted. Proceed even if an error prompt appears during the repair. Users reported that this revived Outlook 2003 after Windows build updates temporarily broke it. An expert noted you should “even ignore the error prompt” during this operation. [Elektroda, Matuzalem, post #17231224]

Outlook 2003 closes when replying to emails—how can I fix it?

Run the Office 2003 Repair from the installation media, as it reactivated Outlook after build updates. If Repair alone doesn’t help, reinstall Office 2003, apply SP3, and reboot. Users saw Outlook stop responding when forwarding or replying, yet a media‑based repair restored functionality without upgrading to newer Office versions. [Elektroda, Matuzalem, post #17231224]

After Windows Update, my files open in Office 365/Excel 2016. How do I restore Office 2003 defaults?

Windows Update can reset .doc/.xls associations to newer Office. Run Office 2003 Repair from the disc to restore icons and default apps. After repair, verify Default apps in Windows still point .doc and .xls to the Office 2003 executables. Users reported this post‑update behavior and confirmed Repair fixed the associations. [Elektroda, Savek, post #17344950]

Do I need to re‑enter my product key or register after reinstalling Office 2003?

Expect to enter your product key during reinstall. Registration prompts may not appear afterward. One user re‑entered the key but noted no registration request after the process. Keep your key available before starting any removal and reinstall steps. [Elektroda, Savek, post #17231654]

Excel remains running after closing a workbook started by a macro. How do I close it?

If Excel persists after closing a macro‑launched workbook, end the remaining Excel process in Task Manager. This behavior was observed alongside the Windows 10 update issues. Finalizing the fix with Office 2003 SP3 or a repair should reduce such stuck processes. [Elektroda, Savek, post #17230983]

Will reinstalling Office 2003 alone fix the crash?

A reinstall alone did not help some users. Installing Service Pack 3 and rebooting was the turning point. One report states a clean reinstall changed nothing until SP3 was applied, after which Excel returned to normal operation. [Elektroda, jastom, post #17341136]

Does the crash also happen on paste, or only on typing?

It can also occur during copy‑paste. A user reported that while general typing became possible after reinstalling, Excel still reset in some cases, mainly with copy‑paste operations. This reflects a known failure mode pending a complete fix. [Elektroda, Savek, post #17231390]

SP3 didn’t help me. What’s the next step?

Install the latest Windows updates and then re‑run Office 2003 Repair. Microsoft later shipped updates after which Office 2003 began working properly again on the affected system. Keeping Windows current and refreshing Office’s registration often restores stability. [Elektroda, Savek, post #17357294]

Why did Excel 2016 suddenly become the default after the update?

The Windows update reset file associations and shortcuts, making newer Office apps open legacy files. Run Office 2003 Repair from the disc to restore correct shortcuts, then verify file associations. Users saw Office 365 launch from old shortcuts until Repair restored Office 2003 handling. [Elektroda, Savek, post #17344950]

Can the MS Settings Wizard help with Outlook/Office issues here?

Yes. Restoring settings with the Microsoft Wizard made Outlook work again for one user, though stability was partial. For lasting results, pair the Wizard with Office 2003 SP3 and consider a media‑based repair. [Elektroda, Savek, post #17228390]
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