Try code like the following:

Dim Sec As Long
Sec = Application.AutomationSecurity

Application.EnableEvents = False
Application.AutomationSecurity = msoAutomationSecurityForceDisable
' open the workbook
Application.EnableEvents = True
Application.AutomationSecurity = Sec


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Cordially,
Chip Pearson
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Pearson Software Consulting
www.cpearson.com
(email on the web site)

"TJ" wrote in message
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Hi

I am currently writing a procedure that opens another workbook using
Workbooks.Open.. The workbook that is being opened contains macros which I
want disabling. Is there anyway to stop this? I am using Excel 2003

Thanks
TJ