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Latest post by on Sunday, 05 October 2025 03:00 SAST
Hi Gert,
Please follow the troubleshooting steps outlined below.
Thank you,
Ian
Option 1 – If Installed via Installer
Close Excel completely.
Uninstall the Add‑in
Go to Windows Settings > Apps > Installed Apps (or “Add or Remove Programs”).
Locate Ian's Excel Add-in and uninstall it.
Open Excel once without the add‑in
Confirm that Ian's Excel Add-in ribbon is no longer visible.
Close Excel again.
Reinstall the Add‑in
Run the installer.
When Excel opens and prompts about macros, choose “Enable Macros”.
If prompted about Protected View, select Enable Editing.
Test
Open Excel, click the WinQS ASCII Import button, and confirm it responds.
Option 2 – If Installed Manually (via Excel Add‑ins menu)
Close Excel completely.
Remove the Add‑in
Open Excel.
Go to: File > Options > Add‑ins.
At the bottom, select Excel Add‑ins and click Go.
Uncheck Ian's Custom Excel Functions and click OK.
Close Excel.
Open Excel once without the add‑in
Confirm that Ian's Excel Add-in ribbon is no longer visible.
Close Excel again.
Re‑add the Add‑in
Open Excel.
Go to: File > Options > Add‑ins > Manage: Excel Add‑ins > Go.
Click Browse and select the ieaaddin.xlam from your saved location.
When prompted, Enable Macros and Enable Editing.
Test
Close and reopen Excel, then try the WinQS ASCII Import button again.
