Disble macros using GPO

Tutek 716 Reputation points
2021-12-03T13:06:42.517+00:00

Hi,
I have installed all latest 11/2021 office ADMX templates in my domain controller, then created user settings for word, excel with this option:
"Macro notification settings - Disable VBA macros with notification"
And this settings is working, so when user open .xlsm file the popup display notification "Macros have been disabled" , but user can click "Enable content" and voila all macros are running.
Is any way to remove possibility for users to enable that settings?

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  1. Limitless Technology 39,396 Reputation points
    2021-12-06T09:40:24.8+00:00

    Hello Tutek,

    You need both the:
    Computer or User Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Office 2016 > Security Settings> "Disable VBA for Office applications"

    and

    User configuration > Policies > Administrative templates > Microsoft Word 2016 > Word options > Security > Trust Cente> "Disable all macros with notification"

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  2. chross 1 Reputation point
    2022-11-25T15:02:06.733+00:00

    Is there any way to disable all vba macros and display no notification to the user whatsoever?
    When disabling VBA for Office applications, there is still a popup saying so, depite having disabled all macros without notification.

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