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.

chuqui007 wrote:

Whenever I start Excel, it takes awhile as a message appears in the status
line indicating "requesting virus scan". I have three trusted add-ins which I
use which contain macros, and have reduced macro security level to "lowest",
but cannot stop this action from occurring. Any suggestions would be greatly
appreciated.