Bypassing the Startup Macro

Summary: Got a macro that automatically runs whenever you start Word? This macro explains how you can modify the startup line for Word itself so you can bypass those automatic macros. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)

You can create a macro that Word will run whenever the program is started. There may be times, however, when you want to bypass the startup macro. If this is the case, you can use the following command line to start Word:

winword.exe /m

This command causes Word to start and attempt to run the macro after the /m. Since there is no macro there, Word starts without executing any macro at all. This is also a good trick to try if you suspect you have an AutoExec macro that is infecting your system. (Most macro viruses use and AutoExec macro to do their dirty work.)

Tip #122 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003

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