= Testing Suggests My Problem is Caused by Antivirus Software =
If safe mode or other adjustments suggest that antivirus may be causing your problem, you have the following choices:
* Adjust the exclusions in the antivirus software settings to stop the problem. '''%%'''* Turn off features in antivirus software that are not absolutely necessary. '''%% ''' Some features are included to make the vendor look good against their compeition, but don't necessarily actually make you much safer.
* Inform the antivirus vendor, and be persistent in getting past a canned response that their software is not at fault.
* Find a different antivirus software or vendor that offers more reliable service.
'''%% You might find suggestions below, on an antivirus website or support site, or in [https://mzl.la/2D8RjeN a bug report which flags antivirus in the whiteboard].'''
= Problem Antivirus and Anti-Malware Packages =