Microsoft KB Archive/154863

= Error when you use Virus Search Add-In on the Macintosh =

Article ID: 154863

Article Last Modified on 8/15/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Excel 98 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q154863



SYMPTOMS
If you install either Xlscan.xla or Xlscan97.xla in the "Excel: Macro Library" folder on your Macintosh computer and try to load the add-in, you receive the following error message:

This Microsoft Excel Virus Search Add-In will not function in the Mac environment

Your only option is to click OK.



CAUSE
The Xlscan.xla and Xlscan97.xla macro virus search add-ins are not designed for use in Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh.



MORE INFORMATION
Microsoft has developed add-ins for Microsoft Excel for Windows, called Xlscan.xla and Xlscan97.xla, that search for and clean workbooks infected with the ExcelMacro/Laroux virus.

NOTE: You cannot load these add-ins, but it may appear in the Add-Ins dialog box as though they are installed. To remove the add-ins from the list of installed add-ins, follow these steps:


 * 1) On the Tools menu, click Add-Ins.
 * 2) In the Add-Ins Available list, clear the check box next to Microsoft Excel Virus Search, and then click OK.

Additional query words: 98 XL5 XL98 mac laroux infected disinfect XL

Keywords: kberrmsg KB154863

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