Microsoft XP problem

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Debbie

Whenever I open up Excel and use a worksheet the system
starts creating all these other blank worksheets
automatically. Just sitting there I can see all these
worksheets being created. The same happens when I am in
Word.

I was told to uninstall XP and reinstall same. I did
this, but the problem persists.

Any help?

Thank you.

Debbie
 
Debbie said:
Whenever I open up Excel and use a worksheet the system
starts creating all these other blank worksheets
automatically. Just sitting there I can see all these
worksheets being created. The same happens when I am in
Word.

I was told to uninstall XP and reinstall same. I did
this, but the problem persists.
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I wish I could help you, if uninstalling Office XP, reinstalling Office XP
did not fix this (and it does it for all users of your system) AND updating
the software usning office.microsoft.com - then you may want to try the
better qualified people hanging out in the microsoft.public.office.misc
newsgroups.
 
Try disabling all macros. Here's how (as taken from Office 2002 - I don't
run XP, but probably the same)

- To prevent macros from automatically running, hold down SHIFT while you
start Excel.
- Note If you start Excel from the Office Shortcut Bar, click the
Microsoft Excel button on the Office Shortcut Bar first, and then
immediately hold down SHIFT while Excel starts.)

There is probably a macro, maybe malicious or just misprogrammed, that is
doing this. If this doesn't work, you can try to uninstall office XP, but
let me suggest that you then delete any traces of the office folder under
the program files folder before reinstall, otherwise your problem may
remain.

Finally, this is a brute force solution. Probably, as Shenan suggested, an
office NG would be the better place for support on this issue.

BTW, you do realize that Windows XP and Office XP are two separate packages?
Don't let the XP in the name be confusing.
 
Well the first thing you will need to check befor barking
up the virus tree is to open Excel and then select the
following:
1) "Tools" on the main menu
2) "Options"
3) "General Tab"
4) "Sheets in New Workbook" and type the amount of
sheets you want.
If this doesn't solve the problem, then I might try
looking for a virus since you've already tried a re-
install. Hope this helps, good luck!!!
 
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