{"id":6916,"date":"2025-09-20T08:04:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T08:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/?p=6916"},"modified":"2025-09-24T09:59:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T09:59:45","slug":"microsoft-has-blocked-macros-from-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/microsoft-has-blocked-macros-from-running","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Has Blocked Macros from Running Error in Excel \u2013 Easy Fix Guide!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"1898181a2aebca931198b7f41678d855\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<style>\r\n.leaderboard { width: 320px; height: 100px; }\r\n@media(min-width: 500px) { .leaderboard { width: 468px; height: 60px; } }\r\n@media(min-width: 800px) { .leaderboard { width: 728px; height: 90px; } }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8329139124199643\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle leaderboard\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block\"\r\n\t data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8329139124199643\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1972481166\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Microsoft recently tightened its security rules in Excel. Many users now face the \u201c<strong>Security Risk-\u00a0Microsoft has blocked macros from running because the source of this file is untrusted<\/strong>\u201d error. Users conveyed that they received this error after opening an XLS\/XLSX file containing macros downloaded from the internet. By default, Excel disables macros in files with potential risks to protect your system. Below you can see how the error looks like:<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6917 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/test55.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Has Blocked Macros from Running Excel\" width=\"920\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/test55.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/test55-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/test55-768x228.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, if you\u2019re one such user who is facing the same error, don\u2019t fret. Here, you will find various solutions to solve this error with less effort.<\/p>\n<div style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'><div style='background: #eafdeb; padding: 12px;'><p><strong style='font-size: 18px;'>To fix corrupted Excel files, we recommend this tool:<\/strong><\/p><p style='font-size: 17px;'>This software will prevent Excel workbook data such as BI data, financial reports & other analytical information from corruption and data loss. With this software you can rebuild corrupt Excel files and restore every single visual representation & dataset to its original, intact state in 3 easy steps:<\/p><div><ol style='font-size: 17px; margin-top: 4px;'><li><strong><a href='https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/free-download-now' target='_blank'>Try Excel File Repair Tool<\/a><\/strong> rated <i>Excellent<\/i> by Softpedia, Softonic & CNET.<\/li><li>Select the corrupt Excel file (XLS, XLSX) & click <b>Repair<\/b> to initiate the repair process.<\/li><li>Preview the repaired files and click <b>Save File<\/b> to save the files at desired location.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><br>\n<h3><strong>Quick Fixes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#s1\">Solution 1: Unblock a File from Properties<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#s2\">Solution 2: Add the Trusted Locations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s3\">Solution 3: Update the Excel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#s4\">Solution 4: Uninstall &amp; Reinstall the Microsoft Excel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What Does It Mean \u201cMicrosoft Has Blocked Macros from Running Excel\u201d?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When this error occurs, it simply means that <strong>Microsoft Office has disabled the execution of macros<\/strong> by default due to some security reasons. And Excel doesn\u2019t allow to enable the macros.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In simple words, this typically happens when Windows thinks that the shared location is insecure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, there is nothing to worry about, you can easily unlock the file by applying the solutions mentioned in the next section.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How to Fix Microsoft Has Blocked Macros from Running Because the Source of This File Is Untrusted?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follow the step-by-step methods below to tackle the situation on your own.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"s1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solution 1: Unblock a File from Properties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After importing an Excel file from another PC or downloading it from the internet to your computer, Windows does not allow you to work properly on that Excel file. However, this is the newest update &amp; security feature from Microsoft to prevent your workbook data from being illegally accessed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, in order to make that Excel file accessible to use macros, follow the below steps:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>First of all, <strong>close<\/strong> the opened Microsoft Excel document.<\/li>\n<li>Next,\u00a0right-click\u00a0on that\u00a0<strong>Excel <\/strong>file &gt;&gt; go to the\u00a0<strong>properties<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6924 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/properties.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"282\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Under the tab\u00a0\u201c<strong>general\u201d<\/strong>, you have to click on a checkbox nearby\u00a0<strong>unblock\u00a0<\/strong>(see in the below-shown fig.) that is in a security section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6925 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2.png\" alt=\"unblock\u00a0\" width=\"358\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2.png 358w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>After that, click on the <strong>Apply<\/strong> &amp; <strong>OK<\/strong> to save all the changes you made.<\/li>\n<li>Then, run macros &amp; then check. In order to do this,\u00a0open\u00a0your\u00a0Excel\u00a0workbook &amp; click on \u201c<strong>View<\/strong>\u201d at the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6926 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3.png\" alt=\"View\" width=\"399\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3.png 399w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Now, you have to click on the\u00a0<strong>Macros <\/strong>dropdown &gt;&gt; choose the\u00a0<strong>view macros<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Here, click on\u00a0the <strong>run <\/strong>button in order to run macros.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6927 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/view-macros.png\" alt=\"view macros\" width=\"308\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/view-macros.png 308w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/view-macros-300x272.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Lastly, check whether the error is fixed or not. If not, move ahead to the next solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Also Read<\/span>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/cannot-edit-macro-on-hidden-workbook\">Cannot Edit A Macro On A Hidden Workbook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a name=\"s2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solution 2: Add the Trusted Locations to Fix Microsoft Has Blocked Macros from Running Excel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Excel, the &#8220;<strong>Trusted Locations<\/strong>&#8221; is a security setting which allows you to specify folders or network locations where Excel considers the files to be safe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Though, you can also download the required files into the folder\/location you\u2019re adding in the trusted section. Further, when you open that downloaded file, it will be automatically identified by MS Excel as the safe file.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here is how you can do so:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Initially, open your Microsoft\u00a0<strong>Excel <\/strong>on a PC.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Then, go to <strong>File <\/strong>menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6923 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/file-menu.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Has Blocked Macros from Running\" width=\"520\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/file-menu.png 520w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/file-menu-300x91.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0After this, scroll down &amp; find the \u2018<strong>Options\u2019<\/strong>, and click on it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Under the opened window, choose the\u00a0<strong>Trust Center <\/strong>on the left side.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Next, click on the\u00a0<strong>Trust Center Settings<\/strong>\u00a0option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6028 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Excel-trust-center-settings.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Has Blocked Macros from Running Excel\" width=\"602\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Excel-trust-center-settings.png 730w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Excel-trust-center-settings-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong>\u00a0There, you have to choose\u00a0the <strong>trusted locations<\/strong> &amp; click to <strong>add a new location <\/strong>of\u00a0your Excel file.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 7:<\/strong>\u00a0Now, click on the\u00a0<strong>Browse<\/strong>\u00a0&amp; choose the location or folder where you want as a trusted location &gt;&gt; click <strong>ok <\/strong>to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6858 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Has Blocked Macros from Running Excel\" width=\"426\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3.png 426w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 8:<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to\u00a0<strong>tick<\/strong>\u00a0on a checkbox beside the\u00a0\u201c<strong>Sub-folders of this location are also trusted\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 9:<\/strong>\u00a0Click\u00a0<strong>OK <\/strong>to save all the changes. Now, you won\u2019t receive the error when you import or download the Excel files in a trusted location\/folder.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 10:<\/strong>\u00a0Finally,\u00a0<strong>close<\/strong>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<strong>reopen<\/strong>\u00a0your Excel file from a trusted folder. Now, it\u2019ll allow you to simply run the macros on any MS Excel file.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"s3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solution 3: Update the Excel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sometimes, blocked macros error message appears due to running an outdated version of Excel software. Keeping Office updated ensures you have the latest security fixes.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can do so:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open <strong>MS<\/strong> <strong>Excel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>File &gt; Account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the <strong>Update Options &gt; Update Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8164 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/update-office-1.webp\" alt=\"Update the Excel\" width=\"700\" height=\"256\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An updated Office version prevents compatibility and security issues.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Also Read<\/span>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/personal-macro-workbook-not-opening\">Fix Personal Macro Workbook Not Opening Issue<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a name=\"s4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solution 4: Uninstall &amp; Reinstall the Microsoft Excel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the above two fixes are unable to solve the <strong>security risk Microsoft has blocked macros from running <\/strong>error, then opt for uninstalling &amp; reinstalling the Microsoft Excel. It can be a potential troubleshooting step to deal with this Excel error.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here&#8217;s how to uninstall and reinstall Excel:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dad9d9;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f4f3f3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Please Note<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0This will uninstall &amp; reinstall all office products.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><u>How to Uninstall Microsoft Excel?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Press\u00a0<strong>Win + R <\/strong>keys simultaneously to launch the Run dialog box.<\/li>\n<li>Next, type <strong>appwiz.cpl<\/strong>\u00a0&gt;&gt; hit <strong>Enter <\/strong>key. This will ultimately open all the programs &amp; features window of a control panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6928 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5.png\" alt=\"appwiz\" width=\"396\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5.png 396w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>After that, find <strong>Microsoft 365 <\/strong>or Microsoft Office &amp; click on it.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Uninstall <\/strong>option that you can see at the top. Now, follow the on-screen instructions for completing the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6929 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Has Blocked Macros from Running\" width=\"368\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6.png 368w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><u>How to Reinstall Microsoft Excel?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Visit the Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.office.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>official website<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&amp; log in to your Microsoft account.<\/li>\n<li>Then, from the home page of Microsoft 365, you need to select the button\u00a0\u201c<strong>Install Office<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Now, you have to choose the Office version that you need to install &gt;&gt; click <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After this, accept the license agreement &amp; follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Once the process gets over,\u00a0<strong>restart <\/strong>the PC and check if the problem is solved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That\u2019s it\u2026<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How to Repair a Corrupted\/Damaged Excel Workbook?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many times, <strong>Excel file corruption<\/strong> can cause various errors due to which you can\u2019t open &amp; work on your crucial document. 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Choose the Excel Workbook (.xlsx)* from the \u2018Save as type\u2019 drop-down menu.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Why Is Microsoft Blocking My Macros?<\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMicrosoft blocking your Macros to protect your file against malicious macros. Due to a significant increase in attempts by hackers to use macros, Microsoft had to take vital steps to protect their users.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Microsoft Disabling Macros?<\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSince January 2023, macros setting has been enabled by default in the Microsoft 365 versions of Office Apps.                     <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Does Office 365 Block Macros?<\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, Office 365 blocking macros by default for MS office applications.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>What Is Replacing Excel Macros?<\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBelow are the best Excel Macro Alternatives: <ul><li>Python with Pandas. <\/li><li>SheetFlash. <\/li><li>Power Automate. <\/li><li>Automate Tab. <\/li><li>Google Apps Script.                     <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>How Do I Stop Microsoft from Blocking Macros in Excel?<\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can stop Microsoft from blocking macros in Excel by adding trusted folder location or uninstalling &amp; reinstalling MS Excel.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    {\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How to Convert Macro-Enabled Excel to Normal Excel?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"To convert a macro-enabled Excel workbook to a normal Excel, simply open the file, then click on <strong>File &gt; Save As<\/strong>. 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I have tried my best to provide every possible solution to get rid of this error.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, just apply them one by one until your issue gets resolved.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For further queries &amp; doubts, visit our official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MS-Excel-Repair-Tool-1569953153234271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/repairmsexcel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>pages.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Good Luck\u2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dad9d9;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f4f3f3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>External References:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/answers\/questions\/5285381\/how-do-i-unblock-macros-that-are-blocked-because-t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/answers\/questions\/5285381\/how-do-i-unblock-macros-that-are-blocked-because-t<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<br><center><a href='https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/free-download-now' title='Try Excel Repair Now'><img src='https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/729x120-en.png' \/><\/a><\/center><br>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft recently tightened its security rules in Excel. 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