getting rid of macros in windows

pavlovs_dog

the technically challenged one returns

a while back i downloaded a free trial of some software, which i later deleted because it was rubbish

although i unistalled it via the control panel/add or remove software facility, it has left bits of itself behind.

now, whenever i open MS word, i get a security warning, which says the directory address for MS office (with particular reference to the start up folder) contains macros from the programme i unistalled. it is then followed by the macros can be dangerous blurb, do you wish to enable or disbale macros?


im not having any problems with funcionality of MS word once i disable the macros, its just rather tedious having to do it every time i open word (which is frequently).

can anyone advise how i go about removing the cursed macros so word can go back to normal?

pavlovs_dog

i dont know if it makes any difference, but when i follow the directory address to the source, ie to the MS word template in the start up folder, it is under the name of the software i downloaded.

the only files in the folder are the template and a copy/back up file of the template. can i just delete them, or will that completely mess up word?

albertross_2

rename it, try word, if it works, delete it.

pavlovs_dog

i tried that, but im still getting the macro message

albertross_2

try renaming normal.dot to normal.org

is it listed in word, tools, templates and add-ins?

pavlovs_dog

deleted it from the templates and add in's list of macros.

many thanks albertross :beer: :T