You receive a "The Macros in this file do not match the digital signature" error message when you open a file that was saved from a signed template in Excel 2003 (896715)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office Excel 2003

SYMPTOMS

When you open a workbook that was saved from a signed template in Microsoft Office Excel 2003, the workbook opens and you receive the following error message:
The Macros in this file do not match the digital signature. Only a macro virus would cause this. Please Scan for viruses, and notify the publisher of the document. Macros will be disabled.

CAUSE

This problem may occur when you follow these steps:
  1. You open a signed template that contains Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros.
  2. You save the file as a new "File name."
  3. You open the new file.
After you save the file as a new "File name," the digital signature has been invalidated. However, the digital signature has not been completely removed from the new file.

WORKAROUND

There is no workaround or resolution for this problem.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:4/15/2005
Keywords:kbopenfile kbsavefile kbProgramming kbAutomation KbVBA kberrmsg kbtshoot kbprb KB896715 kbAudEndUser
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