Can't load XLS file into AdvStringGrid

VCL TMS VCL UI Pack
1

Delphi XE7, Windows 7 pro x64, MS Office 2010, AdvStringGrid 8.1.3.0


When I execute code:

 AdvStringGrid1.LoadFromXLS(emailFile);  //email file is the email attached XLS file saved to disk

The OS intervenes and prevents execution:

'Office has detected a problem with this file.  To help protect your computer this file cannot be opened.'

I receive over 50 files from the email sender each day, and am trying to automate the procedures.  On some files, I need a total from a single column, so I am trying to load the file into a string grid to process it.  

Is there a method to override Office security to allow the file to be opened?

I also get a warning if I try to open it directly with MS Office, but it does allow me to open it.
2

Have you considered using TAdvGridExcelIO to open the XLS file 

See: http://www.tmssoftware.com/site/asg56.asp 
This way, the grid isn't using Office at all to load the .XLS file.
3

Thanks for the pointer.  I overlooked it.