XL98: Excel Stops Responding While Running Virus Search (193856)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition

This article was previously published under Q193856

SYMPTOMS

When you run the Virus Search add-in for Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition, your computer stops responding.

When you run the Virus Search add-in for Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition, you may be prompted to enter a password. When you type your password into the Password dialog box and click OK, your computer stops responding.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the Virus Search add-in scans a workbook that contains a reference to another workbook.

WORKAROUND

If you are prompted for a password, you can click Cancel to work around the problem. When you do this, the Virus Search add-in skips the file.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/28/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbpending kbvirus KB193856