Cannot enable macros in Word 2007

[JB]

Every time I start Word, I get a pop-up box "The function you are attempting
to run contains macros ... " followed by instructions on how to change the
macro settings in the Security Center. After I dismiss the box, it is
immediately followed 4 or 5 more, exactly the same.

The box reappears periodically, I think when it's trying to autosave. I
then get another 4 or 5 when I close Word. I've tried several different
combinations of settings in the Security Center, including the "allow
everything" one. Nothing fixes the problem.

I've also tried uninstalling and reinstalling, without success.

I think the fix is going to be to find out where Word is storing these
settings, and then remove them, or overwrite them with the same data from a
working copy I have on another machine. It would be nice if it turns out the
settings are held somewhere on the file system, but I have a feeling they
will be in the registry.

If anyone can provide any advice, I would be most grateful. This problem is
extremely frustrating and it's making working with Word a real pain.

TIA,
JB

 

[Beth Melton]

Do you have VBA installed for Office 2007? Check the Office Setup in
Add-Remove Programs. There's an option for it under Office Shared Features.

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Coauthor of Word 2007 Inside Out:
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[JB]

That seems to have fixed it. Thanks a lot. It was really bugging me.

 

[Beth Melton]

Glad to help out. Thanks for the update.

Please post all follow-up questions to the newsgroup. Requests for
assistance by email cannot be acknowledged.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP

Coauthor of Word 2007 Inside Out:
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/9801.aspx#AboutTheBook

Word FAQ: http://mvps.org/word
TechTrax eZine: http://mousetrax.com/techtrax/
MVP FAQ site: http://mvps.org/