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THE VIRUS TERMINUS -- V3.0C
Copyright 1990-91 By S.T.CALISE
All Rights Reserved!!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page
Shareware Notice ........................... 2
Registration Information ........................... 2
Hardware/Software Required ........................... 3
Background Information ........................... 3
Installation ........................... 3
QUICK Installation ........................... 5
Configure ........................... 7
Default Parameters ........................... 7
Experimental Virus Data ........................... 8
File Management ........................... 9
Mouse Operation ........................... 9
Directory Views ........................... 10
SCAN/CLEAN Files Menu ........................... 10
SCAN/CLEAN Drive(s) Menu ........................... 11
Validation Functions Menu ........................... 11
Program Defaults ........................... 11
SCAN/CLEAN French Messages ........................... 11
Adding NEW Options ........................... 11
SCAN/CLEAN Switch Settings ........................... 12
Memory Available Function ........................... 13
SCAN/CLEAN Reports ........................... 14
Directory PICK LIST ........................... 14
SCAN/CLEAN Version Notes ........................... 15
VCOPY FILE procedure ........................... 15
EXTRA FUNCTIONS Menu ........................... 16
DIRECTORY PATH FINDER ........................... 16
MAKELIST Utility ........................... 17
Acknowledgements ........................... 18
Upgrades ........................... 18
Registration Form ........................... 18
- PAGE 2 -
***** SHAREWARE NOTICE:
You may copy and pass on this SHAREWARE version of THE VIRUS
TERMINUS(c) provided the following guidelines are adhered to.
All original files must remain intact and with no modifications
or additions of any kind. It must remain as a program PACKAGE
consisting of only the files listed below. Your paid registration
is required for ANY further use past a twenty-one(21) day trial period
of examination or testing The VIRUS TERMINUS(c).
Programs included in THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) Package: VTEC30C.EXE ;
VTECDPF.EXE ; VTECHELP.EXE ; REGISTER.EXE ; PRINTDOC.BAT ;
VTEC.DOC ; MAKELIST.EXE ; README.1ST (8 files)
The author and holder of copyright hereby disclaim all
warranties relating to this software, whether express or implied,
including and without limitation to any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The USER of
this software shall bear all risk as to the quality and
performance of the software. The USER shall also bear full
responsibility for any accidental or other damage caused, related
or attributed to the use and/or performance of this software. THE
VIRUS TERMINUS(c) IS DISTRIBUTED 'AS IS' .
********************
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. Please contact the holder of copyright
for further information on site licenses.
********************
***** REGISTER SOFTWARE:
A convenient registration form has been provided with
this working program. Run the program REGISTER.EXE from
any DOS prompt(Prints to any standard device). The most
recent version of THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) will be sent to you
upon registration. Registration allows continued use of this
software on a single computer unless otherwise licensed. Please
answer all questions and include the $20.00 registration fee in
U.S. funds. Mail the completed form with your remittance to:
S.T. Calise
673 Herbertsville Rd.
Brick, New Jersey 08724 USA
See Page #18 for information on upgrades and registration form.
- PAGE 3 -
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.
MS COMPATIBLE MOUSE OPTIONAL
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
PC/MS DOS V2.1 - 5.0
Versions v77 - v84 SCAN, CLEAN; VALIDATE; VIRLIST.TXT; VCOPY.EXE
from McAfee Associates(See version notes on page #12)
NOTE: This versio of The Virus Terminus was lightly tested under
MS DOS version 5.0
**** NOTE: Run VTEC30C.EXE in the following manner if you have CGA
C80 capability but use a green, amber, white, etc. monochrome
display device:(parameter IS case sensitive)
A> VTEC30C.EXE M (press ENTER)
***** BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This program was designed to be an intelligent front end
for McAfee's VIRUSCAN SCAN, CLEAN and VALIDATE programs. One
of the main objectives in writing this program was to help reduce
the amount of user input required each time a file is scanned,
cleaned or paced through the validate functions. The SCAN/CLEAN
program switches have been made visible and can be set through
an easy to use interface. This version of THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c)
is a full working copy. Please register your copy so that you may
receive the latest version and be eligible for future updates.
Bolster the SHAREWARE CONCEPT by sending the required fee and
information requested on the registration form which is found at
the end of this document or run REGISTER.EXE to get a printed form.
***** INSTALL THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c):
THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) operates most efficiently when
used in conjunction with a hard drive. You may also use
this program with 1 floppy drive when your hard drive is
infected.(720K, 1.2MEG, 1.44MEG disk size)
McAfee Associates files : SCAN.EXE; CLEAN.EXE; VCOPY.EXE;
VALIDATE.COM; VIRLIST.TXT
VIRUS TERMINUS files : VTECHELP.EXE; VTECDPF.EXE;
VTEC30C.EXE; MAKELIST.EXE
MS/PC DOS files needed : COMMAND.COM
- PAGE 4 -
--------------------------------------------------------------
HARD DRIVE: 1. Create one subdirectory for SCAN,CLEAN,VALIDATE,
VIRLIST.TXT, VCOPY.EXE and THE VIRUS TERMINUS.
(Separate directories are allowed for SCAN, CLEAN
and VCOPY. However, VIRLIST.TXT and VALIDATE.COM
MUST be located in the TERMINUS directory!)
2. Copy McAfee Associates FILES and VIRUS
TERMINUS files to the subdirectory*
* 3. Change the current drive and subdirectory to the
location of The VIRUS TERMINUS and then run the
file VTEC30C.EXE. Press <ENTER> after typing each
of the following lines.
C:
cd\
cd\location
vtec30C.exe
C: may be D: or whatever drive you installed
The VIRUS TERMINUS program on. cd\location
may be cd\utility\viruscan or any subdirectory
you placed the TERMINUS files in.
4. Press F5 to configure. Then use main menu select
#5 to create VCLEAN.LST
------------------------------------------------------------
FLOPPY : 1. Format a blank data disk.(720K, 1.2Meg, 1.44Meg)
2. Copy McAfee Associates and VIRUS TERMINUS
files to the disk. Copy your shell or
file utility to the disk if there's room.
3. Copy COMMAND.COM to the disk.
- PAGE 5 -
* 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)
A:
cd\
vtec30C.exe
Press F5 to configure. Then press #5 at the main
menu to create VCLEAN.LST
The VIRUS TERMINUS v3.0 first checks for missing programs before
you reach the main menu screen. A check for missing programs is also
performed each time you exit the default area, return from your
SHELL or file utility, or run VCOPY.
The first time you run VTEC30C.EXE make sure you go no further
than the MAIN MENU before you press F5 and make the needed additions
or corrections to the DEFAULT TABLE.
*********************************************************************
The CURRENT DRIVE and SUBDIRECTORY must be the location of the
VIRUS TERMINUS file set. Failure to change over to the TERMINUS
drive and subdirectory will cause you to have to re-configure
and modify the default table each time you run the program. The
default table is always loaded in from the current drive and
subdirectory at the time you startup The VIRUS TERMINUS.
You may create a DOS BATCH file with the loading sequence
previously outlined in HARD DRIVE step #3 and FLOPPY step #4
installation instructions.
*********************************************************************
***** A QUICK INSTALL FOR SYSTEMS ALREADY INFECTED *****
1. Turn your system on and BOOT from a known non-infected DOS
disk.(Place the DOS system disk in drive #A)
2. Format a blank disk using the DOS format command. Use the
FORMAT.COM file found on your non-infected DOS disk. Avoid
accessing or using any files and utilities found on your
hard disk. Format the highest capacity floppy your BOOT
drive will allow. A high capacity floppy is required.(720K,
1.2MEG, 1.44MEG disk size)
3. Follow these guidelines for the drive specification that
you are using:(capacity refers to BOOT drive)
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1.2 MEG
720K
1.44 MEG
: A. Copy SCAN.EXE, CLEAN.EXE, VALIDATE.COM,
VIRLIST.TXT, and VCOPY.EXE to the newly
formatted disk.
B. Copy VTEC30C.EXE, VTECDPF.EXE, VTECHELP.EXE,
and MAKELIST.EXE to the newly formatted disk.
C. Copy COMMAND.COM to the new formatted disk.
D. Copy your DOS shell or file utility to the
newly formatted disk, but leave 10k or more
space on your disk if you intend on generating
multiple SCAN/CLEAN reports.
E. Place this disk in the BOOT drive(#A) and type
each of the following lines pressing <ENTER>
after each:
A:
cd\
VTEC30C.EXE
F. Press F5 as soon as you are in the main menu
and configure VIRUS TERMINUS. Also, press #5
in the main menu to create VCLEAN.LST.
G. NOW write protect the disk!
***** NOTE: The Report option of SCAN and CLEAN will not work
since you will have write protected the disk.
DO NOT run any programs located on your hard drive
until you are sure ALL files and the entire system
has been disinfected!
- PAGE 7 -
SUGGESTION: If your system is not infected it would be wise to make
up a disk like one of those previously described so that
if ever the need arises you will be prepared to meet any
virus infection threat without delay and inconvenience.
***** CONFIGURE THE VIRUS TERMINUS:
THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c) may be configured from the main
program menu or any sub-menu while the program is running. It
is highly recommended that you configure your paths and
parameters when running the program for the first time. DON'T
RUN THE VIRUS TERMINUS FROM YOUR HARD DRIVE IF THE DRIVE IS
INFECTED. Use the floppy installation and disinfect your drive
first - then install and run from your hard drive. Above all,
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS THAT CAME WITH SCAN or CLEAN. Here is an
explanation of the program default parameters:
VIRUS TERMINUS PRGM DIR: Directory where the VIRUS TERMINUS files
will be found. McAfee files VIRLIST.TXT
and VALIDATE.COM must also be placed here.
SCAN.EXE PROGRAM DIR: Directory where SCAN.EXE is located at.
CLEAN.EXE PROGRAM DIR: Designates where CLEAN.EXE is located at.
VCOPY.EXE PROGRAM DIR: Location of VCOPY.EXE
DOS SHELL PATH & FILE: This parameter will describe where the
DOS Shell will be located and the name
of the shell program. If you use PCTOOLS,
XTREE, or any other hard drive or file
manager just enter the directory and name
name of the program that must be executed
to make your shell work. You may even use
DOS COMMAND.COM if no shell is available
or you are working from a floppy with
limited space available. When you press
<F3> the program control will go to the
file you specify.
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SCAN/CLEAN OVERLAY EXT: You may enter a maximum of 3 file extensions
which SCAN/CLEAN might not ordinarily check.
Use the format: .XXX .XXX .XXX If you need
more than 3, set the /A switch to on and ALL
files will be processed.
EXP.VIRUS DAT.FILESPEC: Path and filename for the experimental data
to be used with SCAN. Please read the DOCS
that came with SCAN. USE WITH CAUTION!**
EXP. VIRUS DATA ON/OFF: Set this switch to 'ON' and the experimental
virus data file will be used by SCAN.*
FRENCH MESSAGES ON/OFF: Initial setting of the /fr switch. This switch
turns on/off SCAN/CLEAN French messages.
SCAN -LZEXE- ON/OFF: Initial setting of the /NLZ switch each time
the program is run.*
SCAN -MEMORY- ON/OFF: Initial setting of the /NOMEM switch each time
the program is run. OFF adds /NOMEM to the
command line option list. ON adds /M
ADD OVERLAY EXT ON/OFF: Initial setting of the /E switch each time
the program is run.*
SCAN/DELETE ON/OFF: Initial setting of the /D switch each time
the program is run.*
* NOTE: The state of each switch can be changed after THE VIRUS
TERMINUS is up and running. Changes made using the submenu
switch selectors DO NOT EFFECT THE DEFAULT values. The
only way to change the default values is to first press
F5-CHG.DEF to enter the DEFAULT sub-menu and then make
default changes there.
***** EXPERIMENTAL VIRUS DATA:
Please read the SCAN docs to get a better understanding
of what an 'experimental virus data file' consists of. If you
decide that you need to utilize this function, press F5-CHG.DEF
and make an entry to the default 'EXP.VIRUS DAT.FILESPEC'. This
entry will be the path and filename for your experimental virus
data file. Next, turn default switch 'EXP. VIRUS DATA ON/OFF' to
the 'ON' position. NOTE: This is the only way to tell THE VIRUS
TERMINUS program to relay the /EXT switch to SCAN. Be sure
to go back to CHANGE DEFAULTS and turn this switch off when you
are finished! This SCAN function was deliberately left
remote from the sub-menu switches since most users of SCAN and
THE VIRUS TERMINUS will not need to use it.
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***** FILE MANAGEMENT
Refer to page #15 for information on VCOPY.
You may jump in and out of THE VIRUS TERMINUS, each
time copying, moving, deleting, etc. the files you choose.
Just press F3 at any menu. THE VIRUS TERMINUS will suspend
operation while you are in your shell/utility. You can get
back to THE VIRUS TERMINUS by using the EXIT/QUIT function
of your utility or by typing 'EXIT' at the DOS command prompt.
DO NOT attempt to go back to THE VIRUS TERMINUS by re-launching
VTEC30C.EXE instead of using your SHELL's 'EXIT' function.
PCTOOLS V5.5 & V6.0, XTREE PRO and the NORTON COMMANDER
were tested successfully with the 640K memory model*. You may
even specify COMMAND.COM so that you have direct access to DOS.
The VIRUS TERMINUS program is very small and does not reserve
much memory for code and data(250K).
* It is reccomended that your system have 640K memory.
You will need this much memory if you plan to run PCTOOLS v6.0
N.R. full blown shell from THE VIRUS TERMINUS. Other shells
need less RAM and will reduce the required memory reserve. See
page #10 on how to determine available RAM.
SPECIAL NOTE TO USERS OF PCTOOLS(tm) PCSHELL:
IF you add an entry to your application menu and run THE
VIRUS TERMINUS from there, you should not experience any
problems. If you run VTEC30C.EXE from the directory on your
hard disk directly by pressing return or clicking when the file
is highlighted and you have QUICK RUN 'ON' in your option menu,
you will have much less memory to work with.(about 200K less)
Turn QUICK RUN 'OFF' or add an entry to your applications menu
and run it from there. Also, it is not advised to run PCTOOLS(tm)
RESIDENT since this will eat up more memory needed for THE VIRUS
TERMINUS and SCAN/CLEAN/VALIDATE. Do not change your PCTOOLS
configuration or attempt to save a new configuration file.
***** MOUSE OPERATION:
The two button Microsoft Mouse hardware specifications
are supported by this program when used in conjunction with a
color display/card that supports the IBM CGA C80 standard.
The program's video mode auto-detect logic disables mouse
operation if a Monochrome Display Adapter is detected. Only
keyboard entry is functional in MONOCHROME video mode(IBM MDA
standard). Logitech and all other Microsoft Mouse compatible
mice should function properly. The program logic checks for
a 'connected' mouse. You should not experience any trouble
if your mouse is truly MS compatible, connected to the
serial port or buss card, and the mouse driver software was
installed prior to running this program.
- PAGE 10 -
***** DIRECTORY VIEWS:
You may view the contents of any floppy or hard
drive directory/paths by clicking the mouse button when the
cursor is over F8 or by pressing F8.
***** PROGRAM MENU SELECTIONS
SCAN/CLEAN FILES:
Use this main menu selection when all you need to do is
scan or clean an individual or batch of files. The /A ALL
switch is forced on and the /E switch is disabled. You may
choose file(s) from a paged directory display which is selected
from the PICK LIST or by further selection from the PATH FINDER
if you select NEW ENTRY. Each time you SCAN or CLEAN files you
are given a choice of what subdirectory to pick files from.
Earlier versions of the VIRUS TERMINUS used a default path which
was modifiable by pressing CTRL-P. This is not necessary anymore.
You must specify a VIRUS CLEAN CODE before you can 'CLEAN' a
file or batch of files. Use menu selection #2 and get the code for
the virus you wish to disinfect. The code needed will be displayed
during a SCAN operation and may also be found in the CLEAN DOCS.
If you receive a prompt that says LIST EMPTY, return to the main
menu and press #5 to create VCLEAN.LST from the McAfee file
VIRLIST.TXT . VIRLIST.TXT must be located in the VIRUS TERMINUS
DIRECTORY to perform this operation. A manual entry mechanism is also
available for entry of ID codes.
SCAN/CLEAN DRIVE(s):
Use this main menu selection when you wish to scan ENTIRE
floppy disks or a hard drive. Turn the /MANY switch on if you
want to SCAN/CLEAN more than one floppy disk. Each time you SCAN
or CLEAN a drive you are sent to the drive selection list. Select
the drive you wish to SCAN or CLEAN and away you go.
- PAGE 11 -
VALIDATE FUNCTIONS:
Use this main menu selection if you wish to utilize the
SCAN validation functions. You can add, remove or check the
validation check sums added to .COM or EXE files to see if there
have been any changes made to these files. The file display is
filtered to display only .COM and .EXE files. The check function
will reveal file tampering which the normal SCAN can't detect
provided you have previously added validation checksum to the
file you are checking. It changes the files length by about ten
bytes. Read the SCAN DOCS for more information.
The CRC CHECKSUM menu selection will perform a two method
check on the file of your choice which will provide a comparison
for future checks. The file display for this selection IS NOT
filtered since you may perform a CRC checksum on ANY FILE.
***** PROGRAM DEFAULTS:
The program defaults are used each time you enter a sub-menu.
The current switch option settings for each sub-menu are initialized
to the default values. You may change the current settings without
effecting the defaults. NOTE: Leaving the sub-menu area causes the
current settings to revert back to the defaults.
Pressing F5-CHG.DEF will take you to the CHANGE DEFAULT menu.
NOTE: Changing a DEFAULT doesn't change the current settings.
However, the next time you enter a sub-menu the new default values
will be used to initialize the current settings.
***** SCAN/CLEAN with FRENCH MESSAGES:
Toggle the /FR switch option ON! and SCAN or CLEAN will output
messages in French.
***** ADDING NEW or EXTRA OPTION PARAMETERS:
Modify the default table entries designated as ADD SCAN PAREMTERS
and ADD CLEAN PARAMETERS. Refer to your SCAN.EXE and CLEAN.EXE
documentation for a list of valid parameter options.
- PAGE 12 -
***** SWITCH SETTINGS
Changing the state of any switch while the program is running
will not change the default. The state of any switch changed
while in a sub-menu will revert back to the default when
you exit to the main menu. However, the VIRSUS CLEAN code will
remain the same and can be changed any time you are in a sub-
menu which allows VIRUS CLEAN code selection.
/MANY : Tells SCAN/CLEAN to process more
than one floppy in batch style.
Only one report is issued for each
batch done.
/FR : Instructs SCAN/CLEAN to issue all
messages in FRENCH.
/NLZ : SCAN will skip the inside of LZEXE compressed
files.(Read SCAN docs for more info)
MEMORY
SCAN : SCAN and CLEAN will be instructed
to search RAM memory for virus.
/E : SCAN and CLEAN will add up to 3
user defined file extensions to
check. The data for extensions
must be first entered into the
default table. This switch is not
active while you are in the SCAN/
CLEAN files menu.(/A takes priorty
over /E)
/D : This parameter is used with SCAN
only. It tells SCAN to overwrite
and delete any infected file it
finds. USE WITH CAUTION! There is
no way to get the file back after
SCAN OVERWRITES!
/A : SCAN and CLEAN will process ALL
files found instead of just .EXE
.COM .BIN .OV? .PGM .PIF .PRG .SYS
.XTP files.(/A takes priorty over
/E) /A is forced on for SCAN FILES.
- PAGE 13 -
REPORTS : Turns on the SCAN/CLEAN reports.
The report is an ASCII text file
which will be placed in the VIRUS
TERMINUS program directory.
VIRUS ID
CODE : Select the CLEAN-up code by
pressing #2 in this menu. You must
select the right code before CLEAN
-ing. Read the documentation that
came with CLEAN for more info.
***** MEMORY AVAILABLE FUNCTION:
Memory available for SHELL launch or VIRUSCAN operations
can be found by pressing CTRL-F key combination while in ANY
MENU or CHANGE DEFAULTS. Free memory for SHELL launch is also
displayed each time you press F3 to go to your favorite shell.
The amount of free memory reported is based on the total
free contigious paragraphs(16 bytes) reported by DOS function
$48 of INTerrupt $21. This is RAM memory available not DISK space!
Only BASE - 640K area is tested.(no extended, etc.)
Reading the documentation which comes with your SHELL will
reveal the memory required for proper operation. Compare this to
MEMORY FREE to find out whether your SHELL will function
properly when it is launched from THE VIRUS TERMINUS.
THE VIRUS TERMINUS needs about 250K BYTES to work properly.
This figure includes both program and data storage. The MEMORY
FREE reported when using DOS V3.3 and running THE VIRUS TERMINUS
from PCTOOLS V6.0 non-resident is approximately 400K BYTES less
memory required for the pathfinder. This is sufficient to re-enter
PCTOOLS V6.0 by pressing F3 -DOS SHELL whenever it is displayed in
the lower menu bar.
The SAME AMOUNT of FREE MEMORY should be reported when you
return to THE VIRUS TERMINUS after using your SHELL. The amount
of MEMORY FREE will decrease if your SHELL mis-behaves and does
not release all memory it previously claimed. Decreasing MEMORY
FREE will also occurr if you do not 'EXIT' your shell and,
instead, re-launch THE VIRUS TERMINUS by executing VTEC30C.EXE.
Doing this will eventually allocate all remaining memory so
that even THE VIRUS TERMINUS will not work properly and you will
be forced to do a hardware RESET.
- PAGE 14 -
***** SCAN/CLEAN REPORTS:
A separate report is generated by SCAN/CLEAN for each file
that is processed. Multiple floppys get one report for each batch
done. A whole drive processed by SCAN/CLEAN will receive one
report.
A report counter is initialized when THE VIRUS TERMINUS is
first run. Each report generated is given a different name by
using the report counter value as part of the name(rpt_1.txt,
rpt_2.txt, etc,) You may generate 9999 different reports before
the counter recycles back to #1. It is important to note that the
reports will always start with rpt_1.txt each time the program is
run. Therefore, if you wish to save a report copy it to another
disk or directory so that the original report is not overwritten
the next time that you run THE VIRUS TERMINUS.
***** DIRECTORY PICK LIST:
A DIRECTORY PICK LIST is available when selecting directories
for file, floppy or hard drive paths. The left mouse button
is the same as the <ENTER> key . Pressing <ESC> leaves the PICK LIST
with no changes made to the defaults. If you press <ENTER> while
'NEW ENTRY' is highlighted you may edit a new path. <D> = delete entry.
There are a total of 15 PICK entries. You may continue to
enter new paths after the 15th spot is filled. Each new path
will then be placed at the END of the list and the FIRST
entry(#1) will be deleted to make room.
You may start from scratch simply by using your DOS SHELL to
delete the file VTEC30C.PCK prior to running THE VIRUS TERMINUS.
This yeilds the same effect as running the TERMINUS for the first
time since the pick file will not be created on disk until the end
of the first work session.
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***** SCAN/CLEAN Version Notes:
Read the README.1ST file for more specifics!
The VIRUS TERMINUS(c) V3.0C was built around SCAN/CLEAN v84 .
Please note that the VIRUS CLEAN CODE list (VCLEAN.LST) is not
provided with this version of TERMINUS. You must have the file
VIRLIST.TXT that came with your copy of SCAN or CLEAN. To make the
necessary VCLEAN.LST file simply place the VIRLIST.TXT file in the
same directory as THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c). Then run TERMINUS
and press #5 when you get to the main menu. The utility file named
MAKELIST.EXE will do the rest. Note that it is not necessary to create
a new VCLEAN.LST file each time you run TERMINUS. You only need to do
this the first time or when you change versions of SCAN or CLEAN.
***** VCOPY FILE procedure:
Version 3.0C of VIRUS TERMINUS supports the McAfee Associates
program VCOPY.EXE . Each submenu of The VIRUS TERMNUS allows you to
copy files using the added protection of VCOPY. This program has it's
own default table entry to specify the subdirectory where it is
located at. VCOPY works similar to the DOS v3.3 COPY command. Read
the documentation that came with VCOPY for more information.
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***** DIRECTORY PATH SELECT:
The PICK LIST is designed to let you make quick selections.
You may choose from one of the PICKS on your list or choose
NEW ENTRY. A list of valid logical drives is displayed if you select
NEW ENTRY. Select which drive you want to search for a new path on.
The next screen displays all found paths/directories on the drive
you selected. Only those 35 characters or less with either normal
or hidden attributes are available for selection. The 35 character
limitation is imposed to help reduce possible command line overflow
errors during SCAN, CLEAN, VALIDATE, etc. operations. The drive path
scan will develop a list with a maximum of 512 paths/dirs starting
with the ROOT directories first and working in until the 512 limit is
reached. This is usually good enough for most hard drives. However,
some users maintain monster file/dir inventories. Therefore, a
manual entry is provided for paths/dirs not found on the list.
These key strokes will produce the following results:
<PGDN> <PGUP> = Display next or previous window page.
<ENTER> = Selects highlighted path.
CTRL-E = Enter a path/dir not on the list.
CTRL-N = Select new drive and path.
CTRL-P = Hardcopy print of the path list with stats.
CTRL-T = Creates an ASCII text file of the path list
in the ROOT directory of the drive that was
scanned.
<ESC> = Quit and return to submenu.
F1,F10 = HELP
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***** EXTRA FUNCTIONS:
Version 3.0C offers several options. The EXTRA FUNCTIONS
submenu allows viewing, merging, printing and deleting of report
files. DOS BATCH file execution is also available.
The MERGE function first displays a list of all report files
found in the TERMINUS directory. You may choose from any or all
of them. Then MERGE will create a master file which combines ALL
chosen report files together. The originals are not deleted. To
delete the original report files press F6-DELETE and then choose
which ones you wish to delete. Subsequent calls to MERGE will
append newly chosen files.
User created custom DOS batch files may be launched by
pressing sub-menu select #3. This version of The VIRUS TERMINUS
allows the user to launch DOS batch files from ANY logical drive
and/or subdirectory.
***** MAKELIST UTILITY:
This utility can be run from the main menu by pressing #5. The
purpose of this menu selection is to create a VCLEAN.LST file that
can be used to select virus clean ID codes for CLEAN.EXE . The utility
reads the McAfee VIRLIST.TXT file to find the needed data. This
program feature will help to insure that THE VIRUS TERMINUS does
not become obsolete. Each time you receive an update from McAfee
Associates run the MAKE VCLEAN UTILITY by pressing #5 while you are
in the main menu. VIRLIST.TXT must be in the VIRUS TERMINUS dir.
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Registration of this product will give the user the most
recent copy of THE VIRUS TERMINUS(c), updates as described
in VTEC.DOC, and technical assistance / user help for TERMINUS.
Submit $20.00 to the author at the specified address. (VTV3.0C)
NAME : ________________________ DISK MEDIA TYPE
ADDRESS : ________________________ 5.25" ____ 3.5" ____
CITY : ________________________
STATE : ____________ MOUSE - TYPE/BRAND
ZIP CODE : ____________ ____________________
COUNTRY : _________________________
TERMINUS OBTAINED FROM?
COMPUTER : _________________________ _______________________
VIDEO DISPLAY-CRT/CARD : ___________________________________
TYPE OF USE ? BUSINESS___ PERSONAL ___
U.S. FUNDS ONLY!
SEND $20.00 TO: S.T.CALISE
673 HERBERTSVILLE RD.
BRICK, N.J. 08724 USA
UPGRADES: REGISTERED users of V3.0C are eligible for upgrades to
subsequent releases. Please send $6.00 in U.S. funds
to the author at the above address. Don't forget to specify
disk media type and your current address. Instant update/
upgrade is also available to REGISTERED users. Contact
S.T.Calise at the above mailing address for more information.
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