How to Disable Hyperlink Warning Messages in Office 2007
Microsoft applications generate security warnings on certain links in Microsoft Office applications. For many users, this is a good security feature. Some users, however, find this inconvenient. Microsoft has provided a method to turn off these warning messages on hyperlinks and certain image files, but it requires modifying the Windows registry. Registry edits are not difficult but can pose a serious risk to the computer if executed improperly.
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Instructions
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Creating a system restore point is recommended (See Resources).
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Click the "Start" button.
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Type "regedit" in the search box. Press "Enter."
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Click "Continue" if you get a "User Account Control" window.
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Press "F3" on the keyboard to open the "Find" window.
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Type "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Common" and click "Find Next." If this text is not found, press "ok," then F3 again. Type "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Common" and click "Find Next."
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Look for a sub-key named "Security". If this exists, click on it. If not, create it by clicking "Edit", "New" and then "Key." Type "Security" and press enter.
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Click "Edit," "New," and then "DWORD" value. Type "DisableHyperlinkWarning" and click "Modify".
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Select "Decimal" and type "1" for the value. Click "OK."
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Close the registry editor and reboot the computer.
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Tips & Warnings
Key names are case sensitive. Be careful to type them exactly as they appear.
Editing the registry incorrectly can disable a computer. Only those who are proficient with computers should attempt this procedure.
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