Don't Allow Two Instances of Excel

[Stratuser]

How do I prevent Excel 2007 from opening a second instance? I have a
program that downloads info as an Excel workbook, and it has started opening
up a second instance of Excel, and I don't want it to. I want all workbooks
running off one instance of Excel.

 

[מיכ×ל (מיקי) ×בידן]

Just in case it isn't a second instance [you can check this within the 'Task
Manager' > 'Process tab> ,sort the list by clicking the 'Process Name' header]
If only one process of Excel appears - then:
Click the main Office button > 'Excel Options...' > 'Advanced' > 'Display' >
UNTICK 'Show all windows in the Taskbar'.
[If it does not resolves the problem - then under 'General' try to UNTICK
'Ignore other applications']
Micky

 

[Stratuser]

Thanks, unticking "Show all windows in the Taskbar" worked.

Just in case it isn't a second instance [you can check this within the 'Task
Manager' > 'Process tab> ,sort the list by clicking the 'Process Name' header]
If only one process of Excel appears - then:
Click the main Office button > 'Excel Options...' > 'Advanced' > 'Display' >
UNTICK 'Show all windows in the Taskbar'.
[If it does not resolves the problem - then under 'General' try to UNTICK
'Ignore other applications']
Micky

How do I prevent Excel 2007 from opening a second instance? I have a
program that downloads info as an Excel workbook, and it has started opening
up a second instance of Excel, and I don't want it to. I want all workbooks
running off one instance of Excel.