I've written some vba code (in my 'Control Panel') that uses the Shell
function to open another instance of Excel which opens 'Report.xls'
that process some stuff (pivot table refreshes etc) for a few mins
then closes. I'll eventually want a few of these instances opening
concurrently.

This is the code i used:
Shell "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\Excel.exe C:\Folder
\Report.xls", vbMinimizedNoFocus


My problem is that 'Personal.xls' is getting in the way. When the new
instance of Excel opens, how do I handle (in code) the message that
says "Personal.xls locked for editing. Read Only, Notify, Cancel".

I thought of moving Personal.xls out of my XLStart folder and only
opening it when i need it, but i need it all the time.

I know that there are switches you can use but none of them (that i
know of) seem appropriate. (see examples below) Opening a 'blank'
session with /e doesn't work because it still opens Personal.xls.
Opening in safe mode with /s doesn't open Personal.xls but it also
won't allow me to run the macros I need to run in 'Report.xls'.

Shell "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\Excel.exe /e C:
\Folder\PivotReport.xls", vbMinimizedNoFocus

Shell "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\Excel.exe /s C:
\Folder\PivotReport.xls", vbMinimizedNoFocus


Any ideas anyone?
Thanks in advance!!
(this is my very first post, I can usually find answers by looking at
other people's posts but not this time!)