To determine which of these situations applies to your situation, you'll first need to do some detective work.įirst, ask yourself: Is this version of Excel compatible with Windows 10? Is there a reason for this program shutdown?Ī: Usually, when a program shuts down unexpectedly, it means the application itself either has a conflict within itself, a conflict with Windows (in that Windows is closing it to ensure stability) or conflict with a third-party item that has been installed into it or that is working with. As a result, I have nearly lost several worksheets open and often I have to save these items via the program's recall and restore feature when I restart the program post-crash.