This modification by Microsoft prevented macros from operating on files downloaded from the internet. However, since macros are an excellent way to automate Excel and make working on an Excel sheet simpler, the inability to use actual macros may cause some users’ work to become more laborious and decrease their productivity.
What are VBA Macros:
VBA macros are segments of user-written code that function inside MS Office programs. In certain circumstances, they transform MS Excel from a flat spreadsheet into a completely functional GUI application interface by helping to enable custom automation within the files. Bringing the power of VBA to customized client projects makes up a large portion of the work that various business development departments conduct. facilitating the quick development of automation and apps within the exact MS Office products that our clients are already utilizing. It can be exceedingly challenging to distinguish between valid and malicious VBA code. As a result, all Excel users were affected by the security that Microsoft implemented. The identical warning notice is shown to files containing absolutely safe macros as well, so there is no need to worry. This article provides instructions for a quick remedy to help you fix the “Microsoft has blocked macros from running because the source of this file is untrusted” error.
1. Unblock the File from File’s Properties
When you download the file from internet or you import that excel file from another computer, Windows will block it and limit it’s functionality to work properly. This is a security feature but it prevents users from taking full access of the file and use it in applications. If the file is blocked you won’t be able to use macros on that specific excel file. Follow these steps to unblock the file on your Window computer:
2. Add Trusted Locations.
Microsoft Excel allows you to add trusted locations in it’s directory so that you don’t have to unblock the files again and again. You can simply download the files into the locations you are adding in trusted section which will automatically be recognized by Excel as safe files and it will unblock them automatically.
3. Uninstall and Reinstall Microsoft Excel.
If the earlier fixes require a newer version of this program or the program’s files integrity was compromised, reinstalling Microsoft Excel can repair your issue. With this patch, you can be sure that your copy of Microsoft Excel is the most recent. To uninstall Microsoft Excel, you will need to follow these steps: To reinstall Microsoft Excel, you will need to follow these steps: Hopefully, these fixes have taken care of your problem with the macros not running error.
