The only workaround for this Excel 2007 problem is a registry entry:

http://www.rondebruin.nl/password2007.htm

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Jim
"HC" wrote in message
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|I have created a macro in a document protected by a password (encrypted).
| Unfortunately, Excel does not enable me to run the macro .
| "this file contain encrypted macro that have been disabled because there
is
| no antivirus software installed that can scan them . To run the macro,
remove
| the encryption or permission restriction on the file"
|
| I am running Sophos
| I have tried to create a trusted location but it did not make any
difference.
|
| Any idea please?
|
| Thank you.
|
| H.