When using Excel to access TinyTERM data via DDE, it returns an error window:

Remote data not accessible.

To access this data Excel needs to start another application. Some legitimate applications on your computer could be used maliciously to spread viruses or damage your computer. Only click Yes if you trust the source of this workbook and you want to let the workbook start the application.

Start application ‘tt.exe’?

TinyTERM shows no attempted access when this happens. Excel shows no other errors.

Extensive testing shows that Microsoft Excel won’t communicate with most DDE servers. The only reliable DDE connections were made with other Microsoft Office applications.

CR 820

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