Turning off Virus Scan?

[Judo Tom]

Hello,

I am working with an 80-120 meg file in excel. Almost everytime I open it (maybe everytime>??) I see a message in the bottom right hand corner of the screen that says "requested virus scan" I think this is really really slowing down the file opening up. Is there anyway to shut this off? Is this an excel function or my Anti-Virus Software??

Thanks

 

[Legacy 98055]

I'm pretty sure you can select off for specific apps using Norton. Not sure which AntiV you are using? I had the same problem some time ago and was able to switch it off but can't remember how. Look into you AV documentation.

Tom

 

[Jack in the UK]

Hi

All Anti Virus software can be turned off, i DO NOT suggets you do how ever, i know they are painful best of times, but leave on regardless!!

And keep updtaed at least each week, daily is best just in case !!

JAck

 

[XL-Dennis]

Judo,

I agree with Jacks general recommendation but I also handle some very large files which are painful to load due to scanning.

My solution is to temporarily exclude xls-files in the scanning (Nortan AV 2002) and then reset it after closing the actual workbook.

Yes, the files are "trusted" since I´ve created them by myself

Kind regards,
Dennis

 

[Legacy 98055]

I wasn't suggesting that the OP turn off his AV, note "Specific Apps" just as Dennis noted.

Tom

 

[Judo Tom]

Thanks Guys...

I am using norton and think i will just turn it off to open the file and then reenable it afterwards...

Thanks again....

 

[Jack in the UK]

Hi

Im sticking with my remarks, and highlighlight XLDennis comments to allow ONE file to run if TRUST source, would be exceptable from techi backgroung

Macro virus in Excel are not that bad!! and easy stamped out if they pop up. No other real threat in Excel docs really once on system
HOWEVER IF ITS EMAIL ____ DELETE IT KILL IT!! as thats a different conversation

PS Norton im my view causes issues and is poor and weak

I have the chance to play with W32CIH95 virus and the first files it infected was norton and ???? eh!!! even the quarenteened files were nasty and spread, ever since them my copy ended in the bin.

Just a persinal experiance but ALL other nortin software i personally think is wonderful!