Can't send word 2004 files via email. Macro problem?

[vitopod3]

Hi,
I've a strange problem with my word 2004 for Mac: Emails containing
any doc file made with my word 2004 won't be delivered and will be
blocked.
I guess there's something with all the macros notification i am having
when word starts: i've found a couple of post on the net about this
problem but no solution.

Is possibile to reinstall Word without the macro support?
thanks
Simone

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Simone -

The problem isn't necessarily on your end - at least not entirely
Especially if you're sending attachments into the PC world - even more
especially if the recipient's email is governed by Exchange.

First, if the recipient won't need to revise the doc send them a PDF
instead... It'll also insure better adherence to the intended appearance.

If the recipient will need an editable doc: Make sure the documents are
saved with an extension (such as .doc) - there's a simple provision for
doing so in Word's Save As dialog. Also, depending on which email client
you're using, select the option for "Windows Friendly" attachments.
Additionally, it's good practice any more to zip the file before attaching -
just Control+Click the file icon, then select>Stuffit> Mail> Zip & Mail.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[CyberTaz]

....As to the second aspect of your post:

Do you actually mean "macros notification...when Word starts" or when you
open a Word *document*? Launching the program directly shouldn't generate
such notifications unless you have macros stored in the Normal template or
have some sort of add-ins installed. The "macros notification" doesn't
necessarily even refer to macros, but could be something Word is seeing as
such. More specific details are needed to clarify what is actually going on.


Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[vitopod3]

...As to the second aspect of your post:

Do you actually mean "macros notification...when Word starts" or when you
open a Word *document*? Launching the program directly shouldn't generate
such notifications unless you have macros stored in the Normal template or
have some sort of add-ins installed. The "macros notification" doesn't
necessarily even refer to macros, but could be something Word is seeing as
such. More specific details are needed to clarify what is actually going on.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

On 11/11/07 10:35 AM, in article

Hi.
It happened when documents were opened, you are right.

Well i'll make it short: I checked my documents and I found macro
viruses. That's it.
I will then scan my entire hard drive looking for other infected
documents and will try to fix them.

I want my Word app not to spread more macro viruses in the future and,
for this, I would like to get rid of the entire macro feature (i don't
need it and i have alread deleted the "Normal" file without any
result). What if I uninstall Office and install it again with a custom
installation deselecting the "visual basic for application" package?
Will it disable macros?
Thanks.
Simone

 

[CyberTaz]

Word & the VBA Editor have nothing to do with it, so No, reinstalling Word
with or without including VBA won't change anything. You can't get rid of
"the macro feature" - a lot of Word's code is based on macros. The VBA
Editor is just a program that allows writing & editing macros at a more
sophisticated level than the Record Macro feature in other apps. I think you
are equating "macro" & "virus" as one in the same, but they're not. Macros
are not inherently "bad things" - in fact they are "good things"... Even
"necessary things". However, they can be used to hide malicious code in
order to transport it to unsuspecting users.

The macros are contained in *files* you receive from other users... Most
likely PC users. The notification lets you know that the file contains
"something" that is being construed as a macro. That doesn't necessarily
mean*virus*. It could very well be appropriately constructed content that
allows the file to "work" as it should. Even if there is a virus, as long as
you don't open the file there's very little chance of damage, and if you
don't forward the file to a PC user you won't be spreading it. Use your
virus app to scan the file before opening it.

Yes, if you've used a virus app & determined that one or more files are
infected you need to clean them up or delete them. However, you also need to
let the originator(s) of those files know that they have been sending you
contaminated files. They need to clean up their act

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac