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FixFBR 1.1a (beta)- Fix Floppy Boot Record
Copyright (C) 1992 by Padgett, all rights reserved
FixFBR is a generic anti-virus program and repair tool for
infected and corrupted boot records on floppy disks. Since I do
not have 2.88 MB disk drive, repair is confined to 360k & 1.2 Mb
5 1/4" and 720k & 1.44 Mb 3 1/2" floppy disks formatted with DOS
2.0 or later for this version.
FixFBR first checks the disk for a valid Boot Parameter
Block (BPB) and does a generic test for infection/corruption.
Once the disk has been identified (and the user has an option to
change if incorrect), the complete boot record is replaced with
non-bootable but error checking and flagging code. If the disk is
wished to be made bootable, the DOS SYS command will be
effective.
FixFBR is invoked very simply: with the subject disk in any
floppy drive, enter FIXFBR <drive letter>. The disk will be
checked and identified and the user will be asked for
corroboration (Y). If granted, the disk will be processed. If not
granted, the user will be asked to select from a table of
possible disk types. A Q(uit) entered at any request will
terminate the program.
When processed, the BR will contain error checking code used
successfully in a number of past products (DiskSecure, FixMBR,
SafeMBR, etc) following "Padgett's Rules" that, coupled with user
awareness, has proven effective in detecting every BR infector
tested.
Two means of validation are possible: first, booting from a
FixFBR processed floppy will result in the display of a logo and
warning message. If corruption is detected a further warning will
appear. Note that some viruses replace the Boot Record
completely. In this case the logo will not appear which should be
cause for concern in itself. Additionally, the CHKBOOT program
will identify the disk id as "Padgett" for a DOS-level check.
Note however that some malicious software will maintain the BPB
so this is not a 100% check (however CHKBOOT makes other tests
also).
Note: While FixMBR is able to "defang" Boot Record Viruses
that it has come up against, it cannot repair other damage that
may have occured. Stoned for instance also overwrites the end of
the root directory area. Consequently, while an infected disk is
often fully functional after repair, effects may still occur long
after the virus has been forgotten. Effective backups are your
best protection from loss.
NOTE: The boot sector validity check in FIXFBR was deliberately
made rigorous - it is possible that some legitemate floppy
disk boot records may trigger a warning - in particular,
FORM virus family detection may result in some ZENITH -
ZDS formatted disks being flagged as "suspect". This should
be used as a guide only.
SHAREWARE NOTICE
FixFBR is SHAREWARE with a suggested remuneration of $1.00
per PC or user supported (volume discounts available).
Alternately you may send a class 1 or 2 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
or 1970 Pontiac Trans-Am in a plain brown wrapper to the address
below.
The SafeFBR code is FREEWARE and may be used as extensively
as wished however it is copyrighted material and no changes to
the code are permitted without authorization.
Disclaimer: While FixFBR has been tested as extensively as I
am able with limited resources, every possible condition cannot
be anticipated. Hence any use is entirely at the user's own risk.
Padgett Peterson
POB 1203
Windermere, Florida, USA 34786
I-net padgett%tccslr.dnet@mmc.com
Revisions: 1.1a 1992 - made compatible with Zenith ZDS 3.3
1.1 1992 - correction to ASCII
1.0 1992 - first release
VALIDATE (C) Mcafee Associates numbers:
File Name: fixfbr.exe
Size: 2,189
Date: 1-28-1992
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