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XL2000: Macro Virus Warning Does Not Appear When Opening SYLK File That Contains XLM Code

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This article was previously published under Q241901

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Symptoms

When you open a workbook that contains macros, you may not be warned that the workbook contains macros.

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Cause

This problem occurs when the following conditions are true:
  • The workbook contains macros written in the Microsoft Excel 4.0 (XLM) macro language.

    -and-

  • The workbook has been saved in the Symbolic Link (SYLK) file format.

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Resolution

To resolve this problem, download and install the Excel 2000 SYLK File Security Update. For additional information about how to obtain and install this update, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
242144� XL2000: How to Obtain and Install the Excel 2000 SYLK File Security Update

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

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Keywords: KB241901, kbfix, kbbug

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Article Info
Article ID : 241901
Revision : 4
Created on : 1/9/2007
Published on : 1/9/2007
Exists online : False
Views : 268