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excel file has virus - how to clean file

Hi Experts

i have a excel file which i am trying to attached a email and now sudden when i try to attached teh file yahoo is saying there is a virus.......how do i remove or clen the file in question.

file in question is excel 2007....

Rory Archibald

Use an anti-virus program. :)

jazzIIIlove

Hi there;

Has yahoo say something regarding the name of the virus?
It may be helpful for experts while searching for a solution.

Best regards.

route217

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Apologies.

yahoo is saying nothing....i have trie the anitvirus root as well.....and no luck.

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route217

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hi Rorya

yes there is vba code in the file......

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Rory Archibald

That's the most likely issue then. I have one module in my personal macro workbook that McAfee is absolutely convinced is a virus and I have seen other instances where VBA code just happens to match a virus signature. Code that manipulates VB projects seems to be a particular issue.

route217

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ok thanks for the feedback.,......let me try this and come back...