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Word - Running Virus Scan

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  • 13-02-2013 6:53pm
    #1
    d.i.y. man
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭


    Hi all, this seems like an old question to me but I haven't been able to solve it. When I open MS Office Word (every file) a sign saying running virus scan shows in bottom of the screen and programme takes an age to open 15/20s or so. I read that its an antivirus programme issue. I had Norton IS installed and uninstalled that but Word still behaves the same. How can I find if I have another AV programme on my machine. It doesn't happen with other Office programs such as Access & Excel. Thanks


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    #2
    d.i.y. man
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭d.i.y. man


    Hi again, Anybody solve this issue previously. Thanks


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    #3
    yeppydeppy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭yeppydeppy


    In the control panel, look for add / remove programs. Scroll throught the list of installed programs and you'll see any anti-virus ones, these can then be uninstalled for here. I wouldn't recommend running your PC with AV software - down load and install microsoft security essentials or avast - both are free.


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    Dulchie
    Registered Users Posts: 209 ✭✭Dulchie


    What antivirus do you have installed ?
    Some types including Norton have a setting to scan Word Documents before opening. This can be disabled in the setting section of the Norton application. I assume that other types may have similar options


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    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    How to Stop Microsoft Word " Requesting Virus Scan" Feature


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