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

ID: Q241901


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Excel 2000


SYMPTOMS

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


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.


RESOLUTION

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

Q242144 XL2000: How to Obtain and Install the Excel 2000 SYLK File Security Update


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: XL2000

Keywords : xlloadsave xlminfo
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: October 19, 1999
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