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dheeraj7m · #1 Jul 23, 2006, 02:52 PM

Hi when i try to open a word file its taking a long time for it to open as it says its scanning for virus ..its taking almost 2 mins for a file to open. It happens with the smallest size of word document

LTheobald · Jul 23, 2006, 11:55 PM

Try reading this link:

http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/word-pr...can-25289.html

colbtech · Jul 23, 2006, 11:57 PM

Run a virus scan on your PC, make sure your virus definitions are up-to date.

If you are clear, run a spyware scan. (spybot, adaware, etc)

If that is all OK, turn off your virus software and then reboot. Try opening the document and see if it is quicker.

Let us know, how you get on.

LTheobald · Jul 24, 2006, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottGem

Good memory, I forgot about that thread

It wasn't a good memory. I put a few words in Google and it was 4th on the list :P



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