Cannot connect Excel application
App(s) cannot connect with Microsoft® Excel®
NTCL Soft's Apps can work with offline versions of Microsoft® Excel® both 32-bit and 64-bit, including Excel 365 Click-To-Run version. However, in some case, App(s) can't open Excel® application.
Symptom:
Excel is not opened at the time NTCL Soft's App open
User may see a message "NTCL Error Cannot Open Microsoft® Excel®"
Cause:
Exact reason are still unknown. A certain Office update(s) or installation may lead to this error
References:
stackoverflow.com/questions/72089656/why-do-office-updates-break-the-excel-interop
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/258475/unable-to-cast-com-object-of-type-microsoft-office
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/repair-an-office-application-7821d4b6-7c1d-4205-aa0e-a6b40c5bb88b#ID0EBF=Windows_11
Solution:
Do a "Quick Repair" action for Microsoft® Office® 365 will safely resolve the bug.
Notes:
In case error occurs again, another "Quick Repair" action is necessary.