How to Download, Fix, and Update Excel.exe_Rules.xml

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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Extensible Markup Language files such as excel.exe_Rules.xml utilize the XML file extension. This file is considered a XML (Extensible Markup Language) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) software package.

The first version of excel.exe_Rules.xml was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 05/15/2015 inside Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified). According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Microsoft.

Please see below for more detailed information, XML file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of excel.exe_Rules.xml.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: excel.exe_Rules.xml
File Extension: XML file extension
File Type: Data
Description: Extensible Markup Language
MIME Type: application/xml
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified)
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit)
Software Version: (not specified)
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 713344
Oldest File Date: 01/07/2020
Latest File Date: 01/07/2020


What are excel.exe_Rules.xml Error Messages?


General excel.exe_Rules.xml Runtime Errors

excel.exe_Rules.xml file errors often occur during the startup phase of Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit), but can also occur while the program is running. These types XML errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) is running. Here are some of the most common excel.exe_Rules.xml runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Office\16.0\excel.exe_Rules.xml

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most XML errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your excel.exe_Rules.xml file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit)), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, excel.exe_Rules.xml file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit), system crash while loading or saving excel.exe_Rules.xml, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix excel.exe_Rules.xml Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your excel.exe_Rules.xml issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the excel.exe_Rules.xml error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified)

Microsoft Corporation

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many excel.exe_Rules.xml error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the excel.exe_Rules.xml error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your excel.exe_Rules.xml File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate excel.exe_Rules.xml file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free excel.exe_Rules.xml files for every applicable version of Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit). Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download excel.exe_Rules.xml Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Office\16.0\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve excel.exe_Rules.xml problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download excel.exe_Rules.xml Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying excel.exe_Rules.xml to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) XML files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing excel.exe_Rules.xml and all other XML files for Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit). An incorrectly installed XML file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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