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AUTOSCAN Automatic Diskette Virus Scanner 1.00
(c)1992 John A. Qualtrough Q-Ware Las Cruces, NM
All Rights Reserved.
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AUTOSCAN is a memory resident program which will automatically perform a boot
sector virus scan on floppy diskettes when you do a DIR (directory) of that
diskette. AUTOSCAN makes it easy to check large numbers of diskettes and will
spot most boot sector "Time-Bomb" viruses including the Michelangelo virus.
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Installing AUTOSCAN:
AUTOSCAN is installed by typing: AUTOSCAN It will become resident and active
at that time. Until you re-boot, AUTOSCAN will perform a scan of the boot
sector of any floppy diskette (A: or B:) on which you do a DIR command. It now
becomes easy to scan many floppies in a short amount of time. Just insert the
floppy in the drive (A: for example) and do a DIR A:. If no virus is detected
the directory will be displayed normally. However, if AUTOSCAN detects the
signature of a "Time-Bomb" type virus, a warning message will be displayed,
and an audible "siren" will be heard on your PC speaker. If this happens, you
may now run a scanner/disinfector on that diskette. AUTOSCAN will detect the
Michelangelo virus and a number of other date sensitive boot sector viruses.
NOTE:
AUTOSCAN was tested on diskettes containing the actual Michelangelo virus.
In every case, AUTOSCAN correctly identified these diskettes to be infected.
Although AUTOSCAN certainly won't spot every "Time-Bomb" virus, it should be
able to detect a large number of them and warn you in advance. AUTOSCAN should
be considered as part of any complete anti-virus procedure. This can include
periodic scanning (with an updated scanner), file CRC checking, virus shield
type programs such as ALLPRO, and common sense practices when using unknown or
untested software from ANY source.
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AUTOSCAN is distributed as Shareware NOT Freeware. It may be copied and
distributed at no charge which exceeds the reasonable cost of the distribution
media. It may not be included in whole or in part as part of a hardware or
software system without express written permission from the author.
If you like this program and find it useful, you are asked to pay about
$5.00 for a registered copy. With registration, you will receive any pending
updates and a disk with many other utilities to make your PC a more useful tool.
Send Check, Money Order, or Cold Hard Cash to:
John A. Qualtrough
315 Linda Vista Rd.
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Include desired disk type and the current title and version of the software
which you are registering.
Questions or comments may be left on:
Waterfront West Wildcat! BBS
300 - 9600 BPS, 24Hrs
(505) - 523 - 4528
Leave [M]essage for John Qualtrough
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