========================================================================== UPDATE.TXT - Updating the Norton AntiVirus Virus Definitions Symantec AntiVirus Research Center June 1, 1996 ========================================================================== Thank you for downloading the virus definition set for Norton AntiVirus version 3.0, Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95, Norton AntiVirus for Netware versions 1.0 and 2.0. and Norton AntiVirus Scanner for Windows NT This document contains instructions for: Updating Norton AntiVirus 3.0 (DOS / Windows 3.x) Updating Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 Updating Norton AntiVirus for NetWare 1.0 & 2.0 Updating Norton AntiVirus 3.0 Network Manager Updating Norton AntiVirus Scanner for Windows NT ========================================================================== This update contains the following files: UPDATE.TXT This file JUN96.TXT Text file that describes what's new in this update. VIRSCAN.DAT This is the main data file used by Norton AntiVirus. This file replaces the existing VIRSCAN.DAT in your Norton AntiVirus directory. VIRSCAN.INF This data file is used by Norton AntiVirus to display virus information, such as virus characteristics and behavior. This file is not required to detect or repair viruses. VIRSPEC.TXT Special instructions concerning specific viruses. NAVEX.DAT External detect/repair database for DOS NAV NAVEX.NLM External detect/repair database for NAV for Netware NAVEX.VXD External detect/repair database for NAV for Windows 95 NAVEX16.DLL External detect/repair database for NAV for Windows 3.x NAVEX32.DLL External detect/repair database for NAV for Windows 95/NT VIRSCANM.DAT Macintosh virus database used by Norton AntiVirus for Netware v1.0 & v2.0 VIRSPAA.DAT Detection Annoying.4060 VIRSPBB.DAT Repair for Quicky.1376 VIRSPBU.DAT Repair for Burglar.1150 VIRSPBY.DAT Repair for Byway VIRSPCB.DAT Detection and repair for Crazy Boot VIRSPCR.DAT Repair for Cruel Boot VIRSPDB.DAT Repair for Da'Boys VIRSPDH.DAT Repair for Die Hard VIRSPEM.DAT Repair for Emmie.2702, Emmie.2823, Emmie.3097 VIRSPET.DAT Repair for Ether VIRSPFZ.DAT Repair for Fairz VIRSPGZ.DAT Repair for Godzilla VIRSPJA.DAT Repair for Bad_Head VIRSPLR.DAT Repair for Little Red.1465 VIRSPNA.DAT Detection for Sat_Bug.Natas VIRSPNQ.DAT Detection for Neuroquila VIRSPNR.DAT Repair for Neuroquila VIRSPPC.DAT Repair for CPW VIRSPPP.DAT Detection for Predator VIRSPR0.DAT Repair for Frankenstein VIRSPRM.DAT Repair for Roma.PG VIRSPSF.DAT Repair for Scream Fist.652 VIRSPSM.DAT Detection for SMEG VIRSPUK.DAT Repair for Unknown.1329 VIRSPUR.DAT Repair for Urkel VIRSPWD.DAT Detection file for the MS Word Macro Family of viruses (Colors, Concept, DMV, FormatC, and Nuclear). VIRSPWW.DAT Repair for Werewolf.1500 & Werewolf.1500 (2) VIRSPYA.DAT Repair for Yesmile VIRSPZA.DAT Repair for Zarma ========================================================================== UPDATE.TXT - Updating the Norton AntiVirus Virus Definitions Symantec AntiVirus Research Center ========================================================================== To update Norton AntiVirus 3.0 virus definitions: ************************************************************************** * IMPORTANT NOTICE - Norton AntiVirus v3.0 * * * * If your version of Norton AntiVirus 3.0 for Windows for DOS (NAV.EXE, * * NAVW.EXE) is dated before December 1, 1995, you will need to update it * * using the NAV Macro Engine Update in order to protect against Word * * Macro Viruses. If you have not updated your version, download the NAV * * Macro Engine Update from the Symantec BBS, Symantec's FTP and Web site,* * CompuServe, America Online, or Microsoft Network. The file is called * * UPDATEME.EXE and is located where the monthly update files are * * normally found. Alternately, you may call Customer Service at (800) * * 441-7234 to * order a disk set. * ************************************************************************** 1. Copy the file 06NAV96.EXE to the location where Norton AntiVirus has been installed. By default, this is the C:\NAV directory. 2. Change the drive and directory to the location outlined in step 1. By default, this is the C:\NAV directory. 3. At the DOS prompt, type: 06NAV96.EXE -o 4. After the files are extracted successfully, you may delete the compressed file. 5. Scan a drive, directory, or file with Norton AntiVirus 3.0, in either DOS or Windows. Doing this, automatically updates the Norton AntiVirus TSR. 6. Reboot your computer to reload the updated Norton AntiVirus TSR. ========================================================================== UPDATE.TXT - Updating the Norton AntiVirus Virus Definitions Symantec AntiVirus Research Center ========================================================================== To update Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 virus definitions: =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* * IMPORTANT NOTICE - Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 * * * * If your version of Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 (NAVW32.EXE) is * * dated before December 1, 1995, you will need to update it using the * * NAV Macro Engine Update in order to protect against Word Macro * * Viruses. If you have not updated your version, download the NAV Macro * * Engine Update from the Symantec BBS, Symantec's FTP and Web site, * * CompuServe, America Online, or Microsoft Network. The file is called * * NAV95PCH.EXE and is located where the monthly update files are * * normally found. Alternately, you may call Customer Service at (800) * * 441-7234 to order a disk set. * ************************************************************************** 1. Double-click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop. The My Computer window opens displaying your available drives. 2. Double-click the drive or directory that contains the Norton AntiVirus definitions update .EXE file. 3. Copy the file 06NAV96.EXE to your Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 folder. By default, this is the C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus folder. 4. Open a DOS box and change to the drive and directory to the location outlined in step 3. By default, this is the C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus folder. 5. At the DOS prompt, type: 06NAV96.EXE -o 6. After the files are extracted successfully, you may delete the compressed file. 7. Exit the DOS box 8. Start NAV 9. Scan a drive, directory, or file with Norton AntiVirus. Doing this, automatically updates the Auto Protect portion of Norton AntiVirus. 10. Restart your computer so that the Auto Protect uses the newest virus definitions. ========================================================================== UPDATE.TXT - Updating the Norton AntiVirus Virus Definitions Symantec AntiVirus Research Center ========================================================================== To update Norton AntiVirus for NetWare 1.0 & 2.0 virus definitions: =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* * IMPORTANT NOTICE - Norton AntiVirus for Netware v1.0 * * * * If your Norton AntiVirus for NetWare 1.0 is dated before July 13, * * 1994 you will need to update your version. Using an older version of * * the NLM with these virus definitions may cause false alarms with * * garbled virus names. For information on how to receive the update, * * please call Customer Service at (800) 441-7234. * * * =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Map a drive letter to the volume and directory where Norton AntiVirus for NetWare is installed. You must have WRITE access to the mapped drive. 2. Disable Norton AntiVirus for NetWare, using either Norton AntiVirus for NetWare Windows configuration component, or at the server console using the function keys. 3. Copy the file 06NAV96.EXE to the location mapped in step 1. 4. Change to the mapped drive. 5. At the DOS prompt, type: 06NAV96.EXE -o 6. After the files are extracted successfully, you may delete the compressed file. 7. Exit the DOS box 8. Enable Norton AntiVirus for NetWare, using either the Norton AntiVirus for NetWare Windows configuration component (NAVNLM.EXE), or at the server console using the function keys. ========================================================================== UPDATE.TXT - Updating the Norton AntiVirus Virus Definitions Symantec AntiVirus Research Center ========================================================================== To update Norton AntiVirus Network Manager virus definitions: NOTE: The Norton AntiVirus Network Manager maintains a network copy of Norton AntiVirus to support distribution. Make sure you have access rights that allow read and write operations to the NAV directory. 1. Map a drive letter to the volume and directory where Norton AntiVirus is installed. You must have WRITE access to the mapped drive. 2. Copy the file 06NAV96.EXE to the location mapped in step 1. 3. Change to the mapped drive. 4. At the DOS prompt, type: 06NAV96.EXE -o 5. After the files are extracted successfully, you may delete the compressed file. 6. Logged in as a user with WRITE rights to the Navnet directory, run NAV.EXE from the Navnet directory and scan a drive, directory, or file with Norton AntiVirus. Doing this, automatically updates the Norton AntiVirus TSR. 7. If your version of Norton AntiVirus Network Manager (NAVNET.EXE) is dated on or before July 1, 1995, you must modify your .NNS configuration file to install/distribute all update files (by default, this file is _DEFAULT.NNS) a) First locate the [InstallFiles] section in your .NNS file. Add the entry: VIRSP*.DAT NAVEX*.* to the list. b) Second locate the [DefinitionUpdateFiles] section. Add the entry: VIRSP*.DAT NAVEX*.* to the list. The new definition files are now in place for network distribution. ========================================================================== UPDATE.TXT - Updating the Norton AntiVirus Virus Definitions Symantec AntiVirus Research Center ========================================================================== To update Norton AntiVirus Scanner for NT virus definitions: 1. Copy the file 06NAV96.EXE to your Norton AntiVirus folder. The default location is C:\WIN32APP\NAVNT 3. At the command prompt, type: 06NAV96.EXE -o 4. After the files are extracted successfully, you may delete the compressed file. 5. Initiate a scan with Norton AntiVirus to activate the new virus definitions. ========================================================================== UPDATE.TXT - Updating the Norton AntiVirus Virus Definitions Symantec AntiVirus Research Center ========================================================================== Final Notes: Please read JUN96.TXT for a detailed list of the new virus definitions in this update and important information about current worldwide virus alerts. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please post them wherever you download this file. Thank you for using SYMANTEC/Peter Norton products.