Cannot save a file

There is numerous causes.

Third-Party Add Ins
Full drive
Antivirus block
Other things you can try

Third-Party add ins

Put Excel in safe mode
1. If the problem goes away, It is a third-party add in causing it
  1. To determine which add in is causing it, do the following
  2. Click Microsoft Office Button
  3. Click Excel Options
  4. Click Add-Ins
    1. The Add-ins will display
      1. Active Applications Add-ins
      2. Inactive Applications Add-ins
      3. Document related Add-ins
      4. Disabled applications add-ins
  5. You can disable available Add-Ins by
    1. Choosing Excel Add-Ins from the manage dropdown list
    2. Click Go
    3. Uncheck the ones you want unchecked
  6. To remove the Add-In
    1. Consult the vendor

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Full Drive

You will need to empty items from the system by one or more of the following suggestions

Run disk cleanup
Empty temporary Internet Files
Erase unused items.
Transfer files to one of the following
Flash drive
Zip drive
An internal or external hard drive
Burn files to a CD or DVD

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Antivirus block

You will need to consult the manual or tech support for the antivirus program to make the necessary settings change

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Other things you can try

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