Slow Performance Issues in Excel when Opening Saved Files

This article contains information about slow performance with Microsoft Excel and Realtek's audio driver.

Waves MaxxAudio Service Application Causes Performance Issues in Excel

When you open a saved (USB, Network, Hard Drive, etc.) Excel spreadsheet, it will take 1-2 minutes before the Excel splash screen appears. This behavior should not happen if you open a new Excel spreadsheet and then open a saved Excel spreadsheet.

A solution to resolve this behavior is to update the Realtek audio driver to version 6.0.1.8142 or higher from Dell.com/Support.

Realtek Device

You can use the following method to help identify if your system has a Realtek audio device.

1. Open Device Manager. Press the Windows logo key and the R key simultaneously. This should open a Run Box (Figure 1).
   
   Figure 1
    
2. Type devmgmt.msc and click OK or hit Enter.
3. Device Manager will then open (Figure 2).
   
   Figure 2
    
4. Click the arrow to the left of "Audio inputs and outputs." This should show the audio device on the System (Figure 3).
   
   Figure 3
    

Note: More information about Device Manager can be found here: How to Access Device Manager

If you have further questions about this solution, please contact Dell Technical Support.