Excel Error: “File Corrupted” when downloading a file from Google Sheets. (Works on different PC )

Hi everyone,

I'm running into a frustrating issue while trying to move a large Google Sheet into Excel. I have a 30MB file containing complex formulas and several pivot tables.

When I download it from google sheets and attempt to open it in Microsoft Excel, I receive the error: "The file is corrupt and cannot be opened."

The Mystery:

• A version of this same file from a week ago downloads and opens perfectly.

• The current file opens fine on other machines, but fails specifically on my primary workstation.

What l've tried so far:

• File Properties: Checked the "Unblock" option in the file's security settings.

• Browsers: Attempted the download via different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge).

• Browser Maintenance: Cleared cache and cookies before re-downloading.

• Local Excel: Attempted "Open and Repair" within

Excel (failed).

Since the file works on other computers, I suspect it might be a local Excel setting, a temporary folder conflict, or a specific resource limit on my machine.

Does anyone have suggestions for local Excel configurations or Windows settings that might be triggering this "corrupt" flag for larger files?