Overview

There are certain times where the add-in cache in Excel Desktop can get corrupted, which can lead to errors such as "You don't have permission to use this add-in". This article will explain how to clear your add-in cache in Excel Desktop.

Details

To clear your add-in cache in Excel Desktop follow these steps:

• Open Excel Desktop
• Go to File → Options
• Go Trust Center (usually at the bottom on the far left)
• Click “Trust Center Settings”
• Under “Trusted Add-in Catalogs” check the box for “Next time Office starts, clear all previously started web add-ins cache”.
• Click Ok and restart Excel Desktop