If you are writing about the macro alert when you open up a spreadsheet, go
to Tools, Options, Security, Macro Security (bottom right), and choose a
lower security level.

"CarlosAntenna" wrote:

You need to tweak the settings in your anti-virus software. But do you
really want to do that? That would only be acceptable if you NEVER get
Excel files from anyone else.

Carlos

"VinnyG" wrote in message
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how do you stop Excel from requesting a virus scan when you open up the
program