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When I open Excel files from OneDrive in a browser, a message pops up stating, "This content presents a potential security issue. Do you trust this content?" Although I can open the file, this message appears every time I click on a file. I hope someone can assist me with resolving this issue.
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You need to update the url in internet options > security > trusted sites
Microsoft changed the url of SharePoint for some reason.
Same thing began happening to my users this morning (7-31-24) as well. Whenever they open an Excel spreadsheet from SharePoint online, they get the same message every time. I found another forum post SharePoint/Excel - This content presents a potential security issue. Do you trust this content? - Microsoft Community Hub from today which included this excerpt:
Text Reads:
Some users may incorrectly receive a security warning prompt when opening Excel files in SharePoint Online
Issue ID: SP843810
Affected services: SharePoint Online
Status: Service degradation
Issue type: Advisory
Start time: 31 Jul 2024, 09:41 BST
User impact
Users may incorrectly receive a security warning prompt when opening Excel files in SharePoint Online.
More info
More specifically, users may incorrectly receive a security prompt when opening Excel files in the Excel app within SharePoint Online. Also, affected users may see the following message "This content presents a potential issue".
Scope of impact
Impact is specific to some users, who are served through the affected infrastructure, attempting to open Excel files in the SharePoint Online Excel app.
Current status
31 Jul 2024, 12:24 BST
We're continuing our review of the service telemetry to isolate the root cause and determine our next troubleshooting steps.
Next update by:
Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 19:00 BST
I have the same issue when opening Excel files from teh Start > Recommended menu. I get a Trust Center error. All locations and documents have been set as trusted.
OneDrive version: Build 24.151.0728.0002 (64-bit)
HI, the problem only occurs when i open Excel files through OneDrive on web site. The files I opened before didn't have this problem. I have tried the suggested solutions, but they haven't worked. Could someone assist me with resolving this issue?
Same - tagging myself to see the resolution.