Virus scan and Word

[Ruby]

I recently installed Word 2003. I had had Word 2000 for years, but
accidentally deleted it. Now, every time I click on the Word icon, a virus
scan runs. Someone told me there's no virus scan within Word. If that's the
case, WHY does it run NOW; it never used to. I want to get rid of it because
it's an annoyance. And I do NOT think it's necessary.

Any clues will be appreciated!

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

Microsoft Word does not come with a virus scanning function built in, so
you should direct your question to the unnamed maker of your antivirus
software. If you are using Symantec/Norton AntiVirus, try disabling the
Office Plugin that comes with it (but don't disable Norton AutoProtect).
See http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=329820 "How to use Office
programs with the Norton AntiVirus Office plug-in" for more information.