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If I want to say that I have to scan my computer for virus filtering but some information tell me that there is no virus issue in my system and saved my time because I don't need to do virus filtering then is this the correct sentence to say
It save my time of virus filtering?
or is there any other way to say that more accurately and neatly?
To remain as close as possible to your original word selection I would go with
It saved me the time of virus filtering
or perhaps
It saved me the time of performing a virus scan
Your original sentence
It save my time of virus filtering?
is not correct standard English. The closest correct format would be, for example:
It saves the time of scanning for viruses.
I am not really sure what you might really have in mind. In any case, I would give it a shot and hope that it fits your description.
That piece of information really saved my time [because I didn't have to scan my computer for viruses].
You really saved my time with that software package you gave me because I didn't have to scan my entire computer for viruses.
I didn't have to go through the hassle of scanning my computer for viruses.
It was a real time-saver. (I didn't need to scan for viruses.)
