Sharing violation

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Hello David,
Sorry to hear this. Please confirm whether you have activated AVG Ransomware protection component and facing issue with Excel files after enabling it.
If so, please follow below steps to unblock Excel application from the blocked list of AVG Ransomware protection:
1. Open the AVG management console and click Internet Security.
2. Go to Menu ▸ Settings ▸ Ransomware Protection.
3. Select the Blocked/Allowed apps tab.
4. Click Block an App or Allow an App, then select that Excel application and click Open.
5. The application appears in the relevant list. Click Close to return to the main Ransomware Protection screen.
If the issue persists, please share the screenshot of the error you encounter with Excel application file to assist further.
To create a screenshot, please follow this article http://avgread.me/1aZxsAV .
Thank you.

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I am getting a sharing violation when trying to save an Excel file.  I have been told by others this may be because of my Anti Virus S/W ?  Does any one have any info on this or a recommendation?

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Dave, If applicable… For your info, just in case that you are unaware, you can post the screenshot here in your topic. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions. 
AVG Guru

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Hello David,
Sorry to hear this. Please confirm whether you have activated AVG Ransomware protection component and facing issue with Excel files after enabling it.
If so, please follow below steps to unblock Excel application from the blocked list of AVG Ransomware protection:
1. Open the AVG management console and click Internet Security.
2. Go to Menu ▸ Settings ▸ Ransomware Protection.
3. Select the Blocked/Allowed apps tab.
4. Click Block an App or Allow an App, then select that Excel application and click Open.
5. The application appears in the relevant list. Click Close to return to the main Ransomware Protection screen.
If the issue persists, please share the screenshot of the error you encounter with Excel application file to assist further.
To create a screenshot, please follow this article http://avgread.me/1aZxsAV .
Thank you.