

C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\excel\XLSTARTĭelete any files in the XLStart folder or move them to another folder.Where "xx" represents the version that you are using (for example, Office15, Office14, etc.). In the Open box, type one of the following and press Enter:Ĭ:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\xx\XLSTARTĬ:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\xx\XLSTART To remove files from the XLStart folder and the alternative startup folders, follow these steps: Remove files from the XLStart folder and the alternative startup folders

Use one of the following methods to prevent files from automatically opening when you start Excel.
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How to prevent files from automatically opening in Excel

This behavior occurs regardless of the kind of file. When you start Excel, all the files that are located in the XLStart folder are automatically opened. This article describes how to prevent files from automatically opening when you start Microsoft Excel. For more information about this change, read this blog post. Office 365 ProPlus is being renamed to Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.
