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Enable Macros for Network Files

Issue

Office Macros might be disabled when opening Files from Network Shares. These can't be enabled using the Regular Workflow

Solution

  1. Start inetcpl.cpl from Windows Search, Windows Run or CommandPrompt/PowerShell
  2. Go to tab Security
  3. In the Horizontal Scroll Menu, select Local Intranet
  4. Click on Button Sites
  5. Click on Advanced
  6. Type your Server IP/DNS Name/Hostname into the Box and click Add
  7. Close all Dialogues. 

After this, you can now re-enable Macros even with Files from Network Shares.

 

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