Excel Solver Add-in Not Working

Summary

How to run Solver in Excel

Body

Issue/Question

The Excel Add-on Solver will not run. It will download but then it says it cannot connect

Tries to open Zip file, states disabled Macros "Source of this file is untrusted." in Excel

Environment

  • Microsoft Excel

Cause

The add-on needs to be downloaded before attempting to install

Resolution

  1. Download the Zip file from the link provided by your Instructor
  2. Right-Click on the file and select Extract All
  3. Click Extract
  4. Right-Click on the file and select Properties
  5. Select the General tab
  6. Click Unblock in the Security box
  7. Click OK
  8. Open the file

Details

Details

Article ID: 4231
Created
Thu 10/31/19 11:31 AM
Modified
Thu 2/27/25 3:33 PM
KCS Article Status
WIP: Only Problem & some Environment captured
Not Validated: Complete & Resolution captured, confidence lacks in structure, content, no feedback
Validated: Complete & reusable, used by licensed KCS user, confidence in resolution & std. compliance
Validated

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