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THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) V2.0A
Copyright 1990 by S.T.Calise
Mailing Address: 673 Herbertsville Road, Brick NJ 08724 USA
Read further for QUICK START installation and run.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) is a SHELL utility program for McAfee's
virus fighter programs VIRUSCAN, CLEAN, and VALIDATE. TERMINUS is
menu driven and can be used with a mouse or keyboard. One of the
main objectives in writing this program was to reduce the amount of
user input required each time a file is scanned, cleaned or paced
through the validate functions. The report function of SCAN and
CLEAN was enhanced by appending critical information to the report
file. The SCAN/CLEAN program switches have been made visible and can
be toggled through an easy to use interface.
TERMINUS was designed to run from a hard disk but will
work satisfactorily if installed on a high capacity floppy. 360K
floppy installation is also feasibile for systems already infected
where the main concern is to quickly remove all traces of virus.
It caters to the low-end of the video standard spectrum by
offering compatibility with IBM MDA monochrome, IBM CGA Color and
those systems that utilize the IBM CGA standard but employ a money
saving green, amber or white monochrome display device.
THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) is simple, easy to use, it gets the job done!
********************
The VIRUS TERMINUS(c) may not be used in a business, corporation, government
or agency environment without a negotiated site license. All rights are
strictly reserved. Read VTEC.DOC for further information.
********************
HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS
640K BYTES MEMORY (512K MIN)
HARD DRIVE - OR ANY COMBINATION
OF HARD DRIVE AND/OR FLOPPY(S)*
(IBM MDA),(CGA C80) TEXT MODE/EMULATION REQ.
M.S./COMPATIBLE MOUSE OPTIONAL
***** QUICK START:
The VIRUS TERMINUS(c) is a SHELL and requires the following programs
for full access to ALL functions:
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
PC/MS DOS V2.1 - 4.X
version 6.3Vxx or higher - SCAN, CLEAN; VALIDATE
from McAfee Associates
Make sure you have the following files from each(* see below *) of the
above in the same subdirectory for hard disk installation or on the
same (* see note *) floppy for quick start and access to all TERMINUS
functions:
McAfee Associates files: SCAN.EXE; CLEAN.EXE; VALIDATE.COM;
VIRLIST.TXT
VIRUS TERMINUS files : VTEC20.EXE; VTECHELP.EXE;
VTECDPF.EXE; VCLEAN.LST; MAKELIST.EXE
MS/PC DOS files required : COMMAND.COM
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN TERMINUS FROM YOUR HARD DRIVE IF IT IS ALREADY
INFECTED WITH A VIRUS. USE THE FLOPPY INSTALLATION FIRST INSTEAD!
HARD DRIVE: 1. Create one subdirectory for SCAN,CLEAN,
VALIDATE,VIRLIST and THE VIRUS TERMINUS files.
2. Copy McAfee Associates and VIRUS TERMINUS files
to the subdirectory.
* 3. Run VTEC20.EXE either directly or from
your shell, then press F5 to configure.
Use main menu select #5 to create VCLEAN.LST
FLOPPY : 1. Shut your system down if it is already infected.
BOOT from a clean non-infected DOS system disk.
Use FORMAT.COM from this disk to make a new
formatted data disk - DON'T USE ANY FILES or
UTILITIES ON YOUR HARD DISK if your system is
infected.
2. Copy McAfee Associates and VIRUS TERMINUS
files to the disk. Copy your shell or
file utility to the disk if there's room.
(If your disk is 360K you will have to leave
off your shell and the TERMINUS help file
VTECHELP.EXE - use VTEC.DOC as a guide -
so that you can complete the next step.)
3. Copy COMMAND.COM to the disk. Write protect
the disk!
* 4. Place this disk in the BOOT drive(the drive
where you would place the DOS system disk
when you first start your machine - DRIVE #A)
Run VTEC20.EXE, then press F5 to configure.
TYPE the following lines pressing <ENTER>
after each to run TERMINUS:
A:
vtec20.exe
* Start your machine up (BOOT) from a clean non-infected floppy DOS
disk if your system is infected. Disinfect and then run the VIRUS
TERMINUS from your hard disk.(WRITE PROTECT THE FLOPPY!!!)
Please read VTEC.DOC for more detailed installation instructions.
***** LAST MINUTE UPDATE INFORMATION *****
*****
SCAN/CLEAN VERSION NOTES
McAfee Associates SCAN-76 and CLEAN76 introduce two new program
switches, /NOBREAK and /NOPAUSE. Earlier versions of SCAN and CLEAN
do not recognize these switches. TERMINUS has been updated to
include both /NOBREAK and /NOPAUSE as keyboard/mouse toggled options
which will work nicely with v76 of both programs. However, DO NOT
toggle these swithes ON if your version of SCAN and CLEAN are not
v76. SCAN or CLEAN will issue a warning and refuse to perform any
operations until you toggle both /NOBREAK and /NOPAUSE off. Please
be advised that these switches are not needed for access to the
majority of SCAN or CLEAN functions. You may still use your older
version of SCAN and CLEAN with TERMINUS. You should eventually
upgrade to a more recent(v77) version since many new virus have
been added to the SCAN/CLEAN list of detectables.
*****
IF you do have v77 of SCAN/CLEAN here is what to expect from
TERMINUS when /NOBREAK and/or /NOPAUSE are toggled ON!:
1. /NOBREAK will not alter TERMINUS operation directly. Read
your SCAN/CLEAN DOCS for how this switch affects McAfee
Associates virus programs.
2. /NOPAUSE will alter SCAN/CLEAN and TERMINUS operations.
If you are scanning a batch of files with /NOPAUSE toggled
ON!, TERMINUS will not stop to display messages based on
SCAN/CLEAN DOS return codes(i.e. one or more virus found)
It is recommended that you switch /REPORT ON! to capture
virus information etc. One convenience of /NOPAUSE is to
allow you to start virus identification processing on more
than one machine at a time without interruption. Please
read SCAN/CLEAN DOCS to find out how this switch effects
McAfee Associates virus programs.(disables MORE pause)
*****
The following improvements were made to TERMINUS V2.0A:
1. SCAN/CLEAN report viewing was smoothed by adding
additional delay time between screen pages.
2. DOS BATCH files may now be launched from ANY logical
drive and/or subdirectory.
*****
Version 2.0 has TWO HELP keys, F10 which is still displayed
in the lower function menu bar and F1. Each key produces the same
result. This addition was made for new users who are normally
familiar with pressing F1 for HELP in certain other programs.
*****
THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) achieves optimum performance when it is
installed and run from a hard drive. However, it is best to run the
VIRUS TERMINUS from a floppy if your computer system is known to be
infected. THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c), SCAN.EXE, CLEAN.EXE and VALIDATE.COM
will all fit on a 360K floppy provided you follow the installation
instructions ABOVE or in the program documentation file VTEC.DOC .
*****
IF you have IBM CGA C80 mode compatibility(you can run programs
which require color 80 column IBM mode) but utilize a money saving
green, amber, white etc. monochrome display, start TERMINUS like this
A> VTEC20.EXE cga255 ( press <ENTER> )
Use lower case letters for cga255. This will eliminate window
background colors and adjust certain other textcolors so you may be
able to SEE all menu selects, prompts, etc. The mouse will still
function if you have one. NOTE: TRUE IBM MDA monochrome display
cards are auto-detected and there is no need for an extra parameter
when starting TERMINUS in this video mode.
*****