Overview
What is Microsoft Excel 2000 SYLK File Security Update?
is a patch that corrects the SYLK file vulnerability by displaying the macro warning dialog box whenever you open an SYLK file containing macros.
In depth
A closer look at Microsoft Excel 2000 SYLK File Security Update
Microsoft has become aware of a potential Excel SYLK file security vulnerability. When symbolic link (SYLK) files containing macros are opened in Excel 2000, users do not receive the usual macro warning dialog box. These macros could potentially delete files or perform other malicious acts on a computer. You could encounter this problem by opening an SYLK file that contains an Excel macro sheet that is attached to an e-mail message or is linked to from a Web site.
Verdict
Should you download Microsoft Excel 2000 SYLK File Security Update?
Microsoft Excel 2000 SYLK File Security Update runs on
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/Windows 10/11
and is available under the
Freeware
license
— the installer is 4 MB.
We’ve catalogued it under
Excel Add-Ons.
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At a glance
Microsoft Excel 2000 SYLK File Security Update specifications
- Last updated
- Apr 1, 2026
- License
- Freeware
- Operating system
- Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/Windows 10/11
- File size
- 4 MB
- Price
- Free
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- 509
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