If you're using Symantec/Norton AntiVirus, try disabling the
Office Plugin that comes with it. See
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=329820 "How to use Office
programs with the Norton AntiVirus Office plug-in" for more
information.
Tech Support wrote:
Whenever Word opens a new document, it automatically runs a virus scan (blue
bar in bottom left hand corner). Is there a way to turn this off?
THanks.