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What's New in VirusScan for DOS v2.5.3 (9611)
Copyright 1994-1996 by McAfee, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Thank you for using McAfee's VirusScan for DOS.
This What's New file contains important information
regarding the current version of this product.
It is highly recommended that you read the
entire document.
McAfee welcomes your comments and suggestions.
Please use the information provided in this file
to contact us.
___________________
WHAT'S IN THIS FILE
- New Features
- Known Issues
- Installation
- Documentation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Contact McAfee
____________
NEW FEATURES
* ENHANCEMENTS *
1. VirusScan is now able to decrypt execute-only macros.
As a result, macro viruses that are distributed in
source form and recompiled can be detected.
2. More polymorphic detectors have been added and
polymorphic detection has been refined.
* NEW VIRUSES DETECTED *
This DAT file (9611) detects the following 124
new viruses. Locations that have experienced
particular problems with specific viruses are also
identified.
_922 Germany
_1000 US
_2673 Phillippines
APOCALIPSE.1685 Portugal
APRIL1A.798
APRIL1B.797
AREQUIPA.1994 Peru
ASBV
ASH.302
ASMODEOUS.1437
ASSIGN.653
ATOM
BANDUNG.A US/Indonesia
BANDUNG.B
BARAN.2978
BARAN.3001
BNB.498
BR.1180
BW.790
CACO.3310 Peru
CHANDI US
CHAPA.447
CHAPA.448
CHERRY.2266
COMP.180
CONCEPT.I
CONCEPT.L
CONCEPT.M
CONCEPT.N
CONCEPT.P
COOL.929
COREA.926
COUP.2062
CRAWLER.545
CRIM_WW
CYBERTECH.668
DAN.1784
DELTREE TROJAN
DEMON3B.4313
DINA.271
DINA.283
DIR-II.1536.G
DIR-II.AS
DOUBLE-BYTE
DREAMER.8869
DST.330
DST.347
DST.396
DSTAR.223
EASY Internet
EDOL.832
EXEHEADER.VLAD.337
EXTRACTJPG.TROJAN
FATHER_MAC.1382
FAULT.9209
FORMATC:TROJAN
FSN.1279
GANGSTERZ Internet
H-ANDROMED.594
HELGA.666.B
HELPER US
HIDER.2143
INCH
INFERNO.781
JASON.626
JOVIAL.503
JUICE.305
KALO.1464
KOSKON.313
LATER.981.B
LD93.1217 Australia
LUNCH.783
MACGYVER.4112 (MBR) Taiwan
MAIDEN.891
MARKUS.5415
MBRK.714
MDMA.C US
MINZ.470
MIXTURA.1000
MOSCA.1278
MURCIA.4651
NPOX.1186
OKTUBRE.1784
OUTLAW Internet
PELIGRO.1206 Peru
PHARDERA Internet
PIRANIA.1617
PROTOVIRUS.720
PS-MPC.504 Peru
RESCUE 911.3774 Saudi Arabia
ROTATOR.864
SALAMANDER.888
SANLORENO.1025
SAVER:DE Internet
SCROLL.600
SHOWOFXX Australia
SIERRA.D US
SILLY.745
SMILEY:DE Germany
SPEC.907
SPOOKY:DE Internet
STEATODA.1623 Israel
STRYX:DE Internet
SUPERF.1175
SVC.3103 South America
SYSKLL.290
T555.556
TAURUS.1852
TREBUJENA.1094
TRIVIAL.44.F
TRIVIAL.45.H
TRIVIAL.52
TRIVIAL.53.A
TRIVIAL.119
TRIVIAL.284
TROOPER.2259
UNHAPPY.763.A
UNHAPPY.763.B
VCC.620
VCS.799
WAZZU.J
WAZZU.O
WAZZU.P US
WAZZU.Q US
ZGENRAT.785 US
* NEW VIRUSES REMOVED *
This DAT file (9611) removes the following 106 new
viruses. Locations that have experienced particular
problems with specific viruses are also identified.
666
_922 Germany
_1000 US
1946
_2673 Phillippines
ARALE
AREQUIPA.1994 Peru
ASBV
AWAITS.500
BABY_L.674
BADSIZE.369
BANDUNG.B
BARAN.2978
BARAN.3001
BARROTES.840 Spain
BNB.498
BR.1180
BRBI.KOBRIN.492
CACO.2965
CACO.3310 Peru
CARRYON.534
CHANDI US
CHAPA.447
CHAPA.448
CONCEPT.I
CONCEPT.L
CONCEPT.M
CONCEPT.N
CONCEPT.P
COOL.929
COREA.926
COUP.2062
DEARFRIEND.524
DOPERLAND.490
DREAMER.4808
DREAMER.8869
DUNE.483
EASY Internet
EUPM.1731
F-YOU
FIFO.333
FORMAS.1146
FORMATC:FORMAT
GANGSTERZ Internet
GENE.1991
GENIUS
H-ANDROMED.594
HELPER US
INCH.386
INT4B.231
INT4B.242
IVP.BUBBLES.684 US
KALI-4
KOSKON.313
LD93.1217 Australia
LOVEBUZZ.591
LUNCH
MACGYVER.4112 Taiwan
MANTRA.719
MARKUS.5415
MDMA.C US
NPOX.1186
OMEGA
OUTLAW Internet
PELIGRO.1206 Peru
PHARDERA Internet
PS-MPC.504 Peru
PUPPETS.960
RESCUE 911.3774 Saudi Arabia
SAVER:DE Internet
SHOWOFXX Australia
SIERRA.D US
SILLYC.90
SILLYC.155.B
SILLYC.165
SILLYC.200.B
SILLYC.202
SILLYC.226
SILLYC.316
SILLYC.373
SILLYORCE.76.B
SILLYRC.214
SILLYRC.248
SILLYRC.303
SMILEY:DE Germany
SPOOKY:DE Internet
STEATODA.1623 Israel
STRYX:DE Internet
SUPERVISOR.2221
SVC.3103 South America
T555.556
TIE.619
TIP.554
TULA.1540
TULA.1656
TURBOEXE.854
UNHANDLED.495
UNHAPPY.763.A
UNHAPPY.763.B
VIAGGIO.1051
VOTADC.591
WAZZU.J
WAZZU.O
WAZZU.P US
WAZZU.Q US
WILDY.354.B
WILDY.354.C
____________
KNOWN ISSUES
1. Centralized Alerting and Reporting has not been fully
implemented at this time. The /Alertpath option is currently
reserved for the implementation of Centralized Alerting and
Reporting.
2. When a macro virus is detected in conjuction with
other viruses, the macro virus remover will not work.
If this occurs, remove the other virus first or work
in a separate area.
____________
INSTALLATION
* INSTALLING THE PRODUCT *
Perform one of the following installation procedures
depending on which version of VirusScan for DOS you
want to install.
1. For the installable version of VirusScan for DOS,
take the following steps:
a. Execute the INSTALL.BAT program.
b. Follow the on-screen instructions.
By default, McAfee's installation program makes
a directory on the hard disk drive named
C:\MCAFEE\VIRUSCAN and copies the program files
to that directory.
The installation script adds the directory
to the path statement in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file
and adds two lines that call and recall the
VShield program to provide on-access virus
prevention. For the most complete virus protection,
McAfee recommends using the /ANYACCESS switch.
or
2. For the non-installable version of VirusScan for
DOS, take the following steps:
a. Make a directory on your hard disk drive.
b. Copy the files to that directory.
c. Add that directory to the path statement in
your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
* PRIMARY PROGRAM FILES FOR VIRUSSCAN FOR DOS *
Files located in the Install directory:
=======================================
SCAN.EXE = VirusScan for DOS program
README.1ST = McAfee information
PACKING.LST = Packing list
VALIDATE.EXE = Authenticity validation program
SCAN.DAT = Virus scan definition data
NAMES.DAT = Virus names definition data
CLEAN.DAT = Virus clean definition data
WHATSNEW.TXT = What's New document
AGENTS.TXT = McAfee authorized agents
* TESTING YOUR INSTALLATION *
The Eicar Standard AntiVirus Test File is a combined effort
by anti-virus vendors throughout the world to come up
with one standard by which customers can verify their
anti-virus installations.
To test your installation, copy the following line into its
own file and name it EICAR.COM.
X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
When done, you will have a 69- or 70-byte file.
When VirusScan is applied to this file, SCAN will report
finding the EICAR-STANDARD-AV-TEST-FILE virus.
It is important to know that THIS IS NOT A VIRUS. However,
users often have the need to test that their installations
function correctly. The anti-virus industry, through the
European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research, has
adopted this standard to facilitate this need.
Please delete the file when installation testing is
completed so unsuspecting users are not unnecessarily
alarmed.
* UNINSTALLING THE PRODUCT *
1. Execute VSHIELD/REMOVE to remove VShield from
memory, then remove the files from your hard
drive and remove any lines in your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file that call VShield. If an error message is
displayed indicating that VShield could not be
removed from memory, take the following step.
2. Edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and remove the line
that calls VShield, then reboot your system. On
restarting your system, VShield will not be loaded
into memory and you can remove the files from your
hard drive.
Note: If the files are removed from your hard drive
prior to removing VShield from memory, an error
message will be displayed until you remove
VShield from memory or restart your system.
_____________
DOCUMENTATION
For more information, refer to the VirusScan User's Guide,
included on the CD-ROM versions of this program or
available from McAfee's BBS and FTP site. This file is
in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (.PDF) and can
be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. This form of
electronic documentation includes hypertext links and
easy navigation to assist you in finding answers to
questions about your McAfee product.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is available on CD-ROM in the ACROREAD
subdirectory. Adobe Acrobat Reader also can be downloaded
from the World Wide Web at:
http://www.adobe.com/Acrobat/readstep.html
VirusScan documentation can be downloaded from McAfee's BBS
or the World Wide Web at:
http://www.McAfee.com or http://205.227.129.97
For more information on viruses and virus prevention,
see the McAfee Virus Information Library, included on the
CD-ROM version of this product or available from McAfee's
BBS and FTP site. A ViaGrafix Interactive Anti-virus
Training program also is available on the CD-ROM version,
or can be purchased from the McAfee Web Site.
__________________________
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Regularly updated lists of frequently asked questions
about McAfee products also are available on McAfee's
BBS, website, and CompuServe and AOL forums.
Q: How much conventional memory is required to run
VirusScan for DOS?
A: A minimum of 490K of free coventional memory is
recommended to run VirusScan for DOS.
Q: What is the difference between the VShield DOS TSR
and VirusScan for DOS?
A: #1 VShield installs itself in memory and stays
resident in order to monitor your system for
viral activity. If an infected program is
executed or an infected boot sector is accessed,
VShield will display a warning that a virus
is present.
A: #2 VirusScan for DOS is an on-demand scanner that
allows you to perform a complete or partial
scan of your computer at any time. VirusScan
for DOS can run customized scans through a
large set of command line switches.
Q: How can I run VirusScan for DOS from a Netware login
script without running out of memory?
A: If you are having memory problems when trying to
run VirusScan for DOS from a NetWare login script,
take these steps to resolve the issue:
1. Rename LOGIN.EXE to LOGIN1.EXE and remove
any references to VirusScan.
2. Create a batch file named LOGIN.BAT.
3. On the first line of the batch file, run your
scan with whatever switches you want to include.
4. On the second line of the batch file, run
LOGIN1.EXE.
By taking these steps, you eliminate the problem
of having LOGIN.EXE and SCAN.EXE in memory at the
same time. This allows VirusScan for DOS to run and
your login script to be processed without problems.
Q: Can I clean the Master Boot Record (MBR) of a
Windows NT file system (NTFS) formatted hard drive?
A: Yes. Take these steps to clean the MBR. Boot the
Windows NT computer from a virus-free DOS bootable
(system) diskette. Then run VirusScan for DOS;
SCAN C: /BOOT /CLEAN. This will clean the NTFS
Master Boot Sector and allow Windows NT to
successfully reboot from the hard disk drive.
However, VirusScan for DOS will not be able to read
the rest of the NTFS partition.
After starting Windows NT, execute VirusScan for
Windows NT to detect and clean Windows NT file
infections.
Q: Can I update VirusScan's data files to detect
new viruses?
A: Yes. If your data files are dangerously out-of-date,
VirusScan for DOS will prompt you to update them.
If you have Internet access, you can download
updated VirusScan data files from the McAfee Web
Site, BBS, or other online resources. To download
from the McAfee Web Site, follow these steps:
1. Go to the McAfee Web Site (http://www.mcafee.com
or http://205.227.129.97).
2. Click on the Download McAfee button in the upper
left hand column or frame.
3. Click on Update Your DAT Files to update DAT files.
4. View the information provided on new DAT files
and downloading.
5. Click on Download this Month's DAT.
6. Data file updates are stored in a compressed form
to reduce transmission time. Unzip the files into
a temporary directory, then copy the files to the
appropriate directory, replacing your old files.
7. Before performing any scans, shut down your
computer, wait a few seconds, and turn it on again.
If you need additional assistance with downloading,
contact McAfee Download Support at (408) 988-3832.
______________
CONTACT McAFEE
* FOR QUESTIONS, ORDERS, PROBLEMS, or COMMENTS *
Contact McAfee's Customer Care department:
1. Call (408) 988-3832
Monday-Friday, 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Pacific time
2. Fax (408) 970-9727
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3. Fax-back automated response system (408) 988-3034
24-hour fax
Send correspondence to any of the following McAfee locations:
McAfee Corporate Headquarters
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Or, you can receive online assistance through any
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1. Bulletin Board System: (408) 988-4004
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2. Internet e-mail: support@mcafee.com
3. Internet FTP: ftp.mcafee.com or 205.227.129.134
4. World Wide Web: http://www.mcafee.com
or http://205.227.129.97
5. America Online: keyword MCAFEE
6. CompuServe: GO MCAFEE
7. The Microsoft Network: GO MCAFEE
Before contacting McAfee, please make note of the following
information. When sending correspondence, please include
the same details.
- Program name and version number
- Type and brand of your computer, hard drive, and any
peripherals
- Operating system type and version
- Network name, operating system, and version
- Contents of your AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, and
system LOGIN script
- Microsoft service pack, where applicable
- Network card installed, where applicable
- Modem manufacturer, model, and baud, where
applicable
- Relevant browsers/applications and version number,
where applicable
- Problem
- Specific scenario where problem occurs
- Conditions required to reproduce problem
- Statement of whether problem is reproducible on demand
- Your contact information: voice, fax, and e-mail
Other general feedback is also appreciated.
* FOR ON-SITE TRAINING INFORMATION *
Contact McAfee Customer Service (800) 338-8754.
* FOR PRODUCT UPGRADES *
To make it easier for you to receive and use McAfee's
products, we have established an Agents program to
provide service, sales, and support for our products
worldwide. For a listing of agents, see the file
AGENTS.TXT, where applicable, or contact McAfee
Customer Service for agents near you.