Virex® Virus Update 07_07_97 is part of Datawatch's ongoing commitment to deliver the best virus protection available. It updates Virex to the most recent and complete set of virus definitions as of July 7, 1997.
This update detects and removes a newly discovered varient of the MBDF-B Macintosh system virus. Like other MBDF-B varients, this virus infects the Macintosh System, Finder and application files. While MBDF does not cause intentional damage, users may experience crashes or System file damage on infected machines.
* IMPORTANT - VIREX MEMORY EXPANDER 1.0 ENCLOSED *
Due to the memory requirements of macro virus detection and repair, your copy of Virex may not have sufficient memory to install or use this update. Virex Memory Expander 1.0 is an update utility that increases the memory requirements of the Virex Application and Control Panel. This enables Virex to load recent virus update files that contain a large quantity of macro virus definitions. Virex Memory Expander 1.0 works only with Virex versions 5.6 and later.
Instructions for Virex 5.6 and later
To use the Memory Expander:
• Restart your Macintosh while holding down the "shift" key to disable extensions.
• Make sure that the Virex Application and Control Panel are closed before applying the expander.
• Locate your Virex Application on your hard drive.
• Drag and drop the Virex icon onto the Virex Memory Expander icon.
• Locate the Virex Control Panel in the Control Panels folder within the System Folder.
• Drag and drop the Virex Control Panel icon onto the Virex Memory Expander icon.
• Restart your computer.
If the Virex Memory Expander does not respond when you drag files onto it, or if it does not have the following icon, your Macintosh Desktop file needs rebuilding. Restart the computer while holding down the "command" and "option" keys. The Macintosh OS will prompt you to rebuild the desktop.
You can now apply the July 7, 1997 Update. If you attempted to apply the update before applying the Memory Expander, the following error message may have appeared:
"Could not update the virus information from the file "Virex® Virus Update 07_07_97 because not enough memory is available. -108"
If this dialog appeared, you will need to trash your Virex Virus Definitions file in the Virex Preferences folder, apply the Memory Expander and then double-click on the Virex® Virus Update 07_07_97.
Instructions for Virex 5.5.x
We suggest upgrading your copy of Virex so you can take full advantage of ongoing Virex Virus Updates and important new Virex features. However, you can manually increase the memory allocation for the Virex Application:
• Select the Virex Application icon in the Finder.
• Choose the Get Info item from the Finder's File menu.
• In the Memory Requirements box, change the Minimum size to at least 1500K.
The memory allocation for the Virex 5.5.x Control Panel is not adjustable. If you install this virus update, you may find that the Virex Control Panel cannot load at startup. This will be indicated by a red X through the Virex Control Panel icon that is displayed momentarily during system startup.
INSTALLING THIS UPDATE
To install this Virex Virus Update:
• IMPORTANT - Before installing this update, please follow the instructions above to apply the Virex Memory Expander.
• Double-click on the Virex Virus Update file. The Virex application will launch, presenting the following dialog:
• Click the “Update” button.
• If you have Virex 5.5.4 or earlier, dialogs similar to the following may appear for some virus definitions:
• If you are presented with a dialog similar to the above, click on "Replace".
• Diagnose or Repair your system after installation to ensure it is free of the new viruses.
IF YOU HAVE VIREX 5.6.8 OR EARLIER ...
Under certain conditions, the “Scan Files When Opened” feature of the Virex Control Panel (version 5.6.8 and earlier) is unable to detect macro viruses in documents opened in Word or Excel. If you have Virex 5.6.8 or earlier, you should not depend on this feature to detect Word/Excel macro viruses. We suggest upgrading your copy of Virex. You can also scan these documents with one of Virex's many other automatic or manual scanning features. Virex 5.7 is the only Macintosh anti-virus product that detects and repairs infected documents before they are opened in Word and Excel.
NEW VIRUSES SINCE THE JUNE UPDATE
MDBF-B Macintosh system virus varient
Word97Macro.Appder.A
Word97Macro.Bismark.B
Word97Macro.Calendar.A
Word97Macro.DWMVCK1.A
Word97Macro.DWMVCK1.B
Word97Macro.Gambler.A.Dropper
Word97Macro.Gambler.B.Dropper
Word97Macro.Kompu.A
Word97Macro.Lunch.A
Word97Macro.Lunch.B
Word97Macro.Minimal.A
Word97Macro.Minimal.B
Word97Macro.Muck.D
Word97Macro.NiceDay.A
Word97Macro.Rapi.A2
Word97Macro.Sparkle.A
Word97Macro.Talon.I
Word97Macro.Talon.J
Word97Macro.Talon.K
Word97Macro.Wazzu.A
Word97Macro.Wazzu.X
WordMacro.AntiConcept.A1
WordMacro.Appder.D
WordMacro.Bandung.O
WordMacro.Bandung.Y
WordMacro.Bandung.Z
WordMacro.Bandung.AD
WordMacro.Box.A
WordMacro.Box.B
WordMacro.Cap.B
WordMacro.Colors.AP
WordMacro.Colors.AQ
WordMacro.Colors.B
WordMacro.Colors.BC
WordMacro.Colors.BK
WordMacro.Colors.X
WordMacro.Concept.AL
WordMacro.Concept.AM
WordMacro.Concept.AN
WordMacro.Concept.AO
WordMacro.Concept.AT
WordMacro Concept.AY
WordMacro.Dance.A
WordMacro.DMV.E
WordMacro.Envader.A
WordMacro.Epidemic.A
WordMacro.Hiac.A
WordMacro.Irish.G
WordMacro.Irish.I
WordMacro.Irish.J
WordMacro.Johnny.E
WordMacro.Johnny.K
WordMacro.Johnny.K1
WordMacro.Kerrang.A
WordMacro.Killok.B
WordMacro.Kompu.A
WordMacro.Look.B
WordMacro.Mark.A
WordMacro.Mark.B
WordMacro.MDMA.F
WordMacro.MDMA.O
WordMacro.Minimal.N
WordMacro.Minimal.O
WordMacro.Minimal.P
WordMacro.MTF.A
WordMacro.NiceDay.F
WordMacro.NiceDay.H
WordMacro.NiceDay.I
WordMacro.NPad.J
WordMacro.NPad.X
WordMacro.NPad.Z
WordMacro.NPad.AA
WordMacro.NPad.AC
WordMacro.NPad.AD
WordMacro.NPad.AE
WordMacro.NPad.AG
WordMacro.NPad.AH
WordMacro.NPad.AI
WordMacro.NPad.AJ
WordMacro.NPad.AK
WordMacro.NPad.AQ
WordMacro.NPad.AR
WordMacro.NPad.AS
WordMacro.NPad.AT
WordMacro.NPad.AV
WordMacro.NPad.AX
WordMacro.Nuclear.K
WordMacro.Nuclear.L
WordMacro.Nuclear.M
WordMacro.Olympic.A
WordMacro.Olympic.B
WordMacro.Ordo.A
WordMacro.Panjang.A
WordMacro.PayCheck.A
WordMacro.Quick.A
WordMacro.Rapi.AC
WordMacro.Rapi.T
WordMacro.ShowOff.AR
WordMacro.ShowOff.AT
WordMacro.ShowOff.BQ
WordMacro.Strezz.A
WordMacro.Sunbeam.A
WordMacro.Surabaya.A
WordMacro.Swlabs.B
WordMacro.Theatre.C
WordMacro.Twno.A
WordMacro.Twno.C
WordMacro.Twno.D
WordMacro.Twno.E
WordMacro.Twno.F
WordMacro.TwoLines.A
WordMacro.TwoLines.C1
WordMacro.TwoLines.D
WordMacro.TwoLines.D1
WordMacro.TwoLines.E
WordMacro.TwoLines.E1
WordMacro.TwoLines.G
WordMacro.Wazzu.BK
WordMacro.Wazzu.BR
WordMacro.Why.A
WordMacro.WMVH1.A
VIREX 5.7
NEW FEATURES OF OUR LATEST VIREX RELEASE:
Universal Scan-At-Download™ - This is the second generation of our Scan-At-Download technology. One click protects against infection from Internet downloads, e-mail, networks, and virtually any other source of downloaded or copied files. No complicated set-up or limited safe areas. With Virex, your entire Macintosh is a virus protected zone!
Unsurpassed Macro Virus Protection - The ONLY Macintosh anti-virus product that DETECTS AND REPAIRS infected documents BEFORE they are opened by Microsoft Word and Excel.
DropScan™ - Instant drag-and-drop scanning on your Macintosh desktop without waiting for bulky, slow applications to launch.
Virex Control Strip Module - Fast access to Virex scanning and status from your Macintosh Control Strip. No need to search for an application or control panel.
Please see our World Wide Web site <http://www.datawatch.com/> or call us at (508) 988-9700 for more information on upgrading to Virex 5.7. Additional Datawatch contact information is listed at the end of this document.
VIREX VERSION HISTORY
To ensure superior protection against the rapid proliferation of new Macro viruses, Datawatch is now publishing monthly Virex Virus Update files. These virus updates will also be incorporated into each new release of the Virex product. However, new versions of Virex are not always released at the time of each update. Even if you have the latest version of Virex, be sure you have also installed the latest update file.
3.82 - T4-A, T4-B and ChinaTalk detection and repair
3.81 - Maintenance release
3.8 - CODE 252 detection and repair
3.7 - INIT 1984 detection and repair
3.6 - MBDF A & B, Tetricycle detection and repair
HOW TO CONTACT DATAWATCH
Datawatch is pleased to offer virus updates, Virex feature upgrades, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMS) and technical support to registered Virex customers. To purchase a Virex upgrade, or for technical support, contact us at:
