Windows 7 Cannot run Macro-Enabled spreadsheets

[matthew28]

Hello,
When I open a Macro-Enabled speadsheet I get the security warning notification bar appearing but then when I click on the options button to enable the macros that choice is not available, (unlike when I do the same thing on a Vista machine). I have attached a copy of the dialogue boxes for Vista and Windows7.
The dialogue box says that I need to remove the permission or encryption restrictions on the file but as the spreadsheet wasn't created by me I do not know if I am able to, or whether this is something I need to contact the file creator about.
I would also like to know whether there is a way that I can have the program recognise that this file is safe so that macros are enabled automatically for it so that I do not get the security warning every time I open it. I tried going through the options and one seemed to suggest that I could set a 'safe folder' but it didn't make any difference.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

 

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It seems like you are facing issues with enabling macros in a Macro-Enabled spreadsheet on Windows 7, and you're comparing it to the behavior on a Vista machine. Let's address your concerns step by step:

1. Enabling Macros in a Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet:
   • When you open a Macro-Enabled spreadsheet on Windows 7, you encounter a security warning notification bar, but don't see the option to enable macros like you do on a Vista machine.
   • The dialogue box suggests removing permission or encryption restrictions on the file, which may be preventing you from enabling macros.
   • Since you didn't create the spreadsheet, you might need to contact the file creator to remove these restrictions.
2. Automatically Enabling Macros:
   • To have the program recognize the file as safe and enable macros automatically:
     • One approach is to ensure that the file is saved in a trusted location or a trusted folder.
     • Setting a 'safe folder' can help in automatically enabling macros for files within that folder.
     • If setting a 'safe folder' didn't work, you might need to adjust the security settings in Excel to allow macros from trusted locations. If you're still facing issues, you can consider the following steps to potentially resolve the problem:
       • Ensure that the file is not blocked by Windows or Excel for security reasons.
       • Check the Trust Center settings in Excel to manage macro settings.
       • Review the Excel options related to macro security and trusted locations.
       If you provide more specific details or screenshots of the error message, I can offer more tailored assistance to help you resolve this issue effectively.