XL2000: Macro Virus Warning Does Not Appear When Opening SYLK File That Contains XLM Code (241901)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
This article was previously published under Q241901

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 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

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/5/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbfix KB241901
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