I have never run into it, but I recall it being discussed in this newsgroup.
You might try google groups and see it you can find some past discussions.

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Regards,
Tom Ogilvy

"ckoch" wrote in message
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I see. That works for me. Do you know under what circumstances you
would get this message when trying to record a new macro and selecting
Personal Workbook?
"Personal macro workbook in the startup folder must stay open for
recording"