Hi,

you might try Tools, Options, Calculations, and uncheck Update remote
references.

a second thing you might try is choose Edit, Links, Startup Prompt, set the
option to the first choice.
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Thanks,
Shane Devenshire


" wrote:

I am getting an xl attachment that uses linked sheets. At computers
that have Office 2000, I can open it without a problem when I choose
don't update. At my new laptop that has Office 2003, the cell turn to
#REF!. Is there an easier fix than create a copy of a spreadsheet and
insert the =substitute function or creatin a macro? I do not have
access to the original files. Your help is appreciated. Thanks,
-Guido