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THE VIRUS TERMINUS -- V4.0B
Copyright 1990-92 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
Terminus Start-Up Options ........................... 7
Start-Up Self Test ........................... 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
SCAN/CLEAN Spanish Messages ........................... 11
Adding NEW Options ........................... 11
SCAN/CLEAN Option Switches ........................... 12
Memory Available Function ........................... 13
SCAN/CLEAN Reports ........................... 15
Directory PICK LIST ........................... 15
SCAN/CLEAN Version Notes ........................... 15
WRITE PROTECTED Floppy Notes ........................... 15
VIRUS Fact Sheets ........................... 16
DIRECTORY PATH FINDER ........................... 16
REPORT FUNCTIONS Menu ........................... 17
MAKELIST v1.2 Utility ........................... 17
Operation Restrictions ........................... 17
Acknowledgements ........................... 18
Upgrades ........................... 18
Registration Form ........................... 18
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***** READ README.1ST file NOW!
***** 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: VT40B.EXE ;
VTCF1.EXE ; VTCF2.EXE ; VTCF3.EXE; REGISTER.EXE ; PRINTDOC.BAT ;
VT40B.DOC ; 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.
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HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS
RAM MEMORY: 640K BYTES MEMORY (512K MIN) and 450Kb FREE
DISK DRIVE: HARD DRIVE + (1 or 2 FLOPPYS)
or 2 FLOPPYS WITHOUT A HARD DRIVE - ONE SHOULD BE
720K, 1.44M, or 1.2M HIGH CAPACITY TYPE (See note
on 360Kb installation.)
VIDEO : (IBM MDA),(CGA C80) TEXT MODE/EMULATION REQ.
or VGA/EGA Downward Compatible to CGA
OPERATION : KEYBOARD or MS COMPATIBLE MOUSE OPTIONAL
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
PC/MS DOS V2.1 - 5.0
Version v85 or higher - SCAN, CLEAN; VALIDATE.COM; VIRLIST.TXT
from McAfee Associates (See Version notes & restrictions in VT40B.DOC)
**** NOTE: Run VT40B.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> VT40B.EXE M (press ENTER)
***** BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This program was designed to be an intelligent front end
for McAfee's VIRUSCAN SCAN, CLEAN, VALIDATE & VIRLIST 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 run
this program from a floppy drive when your hard drive is
infected.(360K, 720K, 1.2MEG, 1.44MEG disk size)
McAfee Associates files : SCAN.EXE; CLEAN.EXE; VALIDATE.COM;
VIRLIST.TXT
VIRUS TERMINUS files : VT40B.EXE; VTCF1.EXE; VTCF2.EXE
VTCF3.EXE;
MS/PC DOS files needed : COMMAND.COM
- PAGE 4 -
--------------------------------------------------------------
HARD DRIVE: 1. Create one subdirectory for SCAN,CLEAN,VALIDATE,
VIRLIST.TXT, and THE VIRUS TERMINUS.
(Separate directories are allowed for SCAN, CLEAN
, VALIDATE, AND VIRLIST.TXT)
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 VT40B.EXE. Press <ENTER> after typing each
of the following lines.
C:
cd\location
vt40B.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 blank disk.(360K, 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.
DO NOT copy the Virus Terminus files or
COMMAND.COM to a subdirectory on your floppy
disk. Place them in the ROOT. OK to put SCAN,
CLEAN, etc. in a subdirectory.
<IMPORTANT!> ---> 3. Copy COMMAND.COM to the disk.(ROOT directory)
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* 4. Place this disk in DRIVE #A or DRIVE #B
A:
cd\
vt40B.exe
or
B:
cd\
vt40B.exe
Press F5 to configure. Then press #5 at the main
menu to create VCLEAN.LST
The VIRUS TERMINUS v4.0 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 or return from your
SHELL or file utility.
The first time you run VT40B.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 - WRITE PROTECT)
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 system
drives will allow. Current program version sizes allow 360K,
720K, 1.2MEG, 1.44MEG disk sizes.
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3. Follow these guidelines for the drive specification that
you are using:
A. Copy SCAN.EXE, CLEAN.EXE, VALIDATE.COM,
VIRLIST.TXT to the newly formatted disk.
B. Copy VT40B.EXE, VTCF1.EXE, VTCF2.EXE, and
VTCF3.EXE to the newly formatted disk.
DO NOT put these files in a subdirectory
on your disk. Put them in the ROOT.
<IMPORTANT!> ---> C. Copy COMMAND.COM to the new formatted disk.
DO NOT put this file in a subdirectory on
your disk. Put it in the ROOT.
D. Copy your DOS shell or file utility to the
newly formatted disk, but remember that the
disk will be write protected - copy, move,
SCAN/CLEAN reports etc. won't work!
E. Place this disk in DRIVE #A or #B and type
each of the following lines pressing <ENTER>
after each:
A:
cd\
VT40B.EXE
or
B:
cd\
VT40B.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!
H. Select #1 or #2 at the MAIN menu and then press
F7- SELF-TEST to make sure the installation
did not infect your work disk.
***** 360Kb Disk Installation:
This version of The Virus Terminus(VT40B.EXE, VTCF1.EXE, VTCF2.EXE,
VTCF3.EXE) plus COMMAND.COM, SCAN, CLEAN, VALIDATE and VIRLIST.TXT
will fit on a 360Kb DSDD disk. There is enough room to fit all files
on a NON-boot disk with approx. 70Kb space left for temporary files,
SCAN /CLEAN reports etc. (approx. 70Kb free non-boot disk DOS 3.3 and
approx. 30K free DOS 5.0)
***** NOTE: The Report option of SCAN and CLEAN will not work
since you will have write protected the disk. All
requests to SCAN/CLEAN single or job batch files
will be directed to the ENTIRE SUBDIRECTORY.Terminus
must make a temporary file named OPTIONS.$$$ on
your disk when you are in the SCAN/CLEAN FILE(s)
submenu. This will be impossible if your floppy
is write protected! Instead, when your disk is
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write protected, Terminus sends SCAN/CLEAN a set of
command line options which include the name of the
of the subdirectory you select. ( \*.* instead
of individual file names.)
DO NOT run any programs located on your hard drive
until you are sure ALL files and the entire system
has been disinfected!
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.
***** VIRUS TERMINUS START-UP OPTIONS:
/S = Check Snow - Use to clear up display - older CGA's
/M = Mono - Eliminates window background colors and makes
certain texcolor adjustments. Use with green/amber CGA,
gray VGA display, Laptop models, etc. Mouse will work
if present. DO NOT use with true IBM MDA(Monochrome).
/T = Start-up SELF-TEST - Checks Terminus file set, SCAN,
CLEAN, VALIDATE and MEMORY.
Implement as follows: (or any combination thereof)
A> vt40B.exe S (press ENTER) or A> vt40B.exe M (press ENTER)
A> vt40B.exe T (press ENTER) or A> vt40B.exe MST (press ENTER)
***** 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.
SCAN.EXE PROGRAM DIR: Directory where SCAN.EXE is located at.
CLEAN.EXE PROGRAM DIR: Designates where CLEAN.EXE is located at.
SCAN/CLEAN REPORTS DIR: Same directory as TERMINUS PRGM DIR.
VALIDATE.COM PRGM DIR: Location of VALIDATE.COM
VIRLIST.TXT FILE DIR: Location of VIRLIST.TXT
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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.
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. /EXT
FRENCH MESSAGES ON/OFF: Turns on/off SCAN/CLEAN French messages. /FR
SPANISH MESSAGE ON/OFF: Turns on/off SCAN/CLEAN Spanish messages. /SP
DISABLE CTRL-BRK ON/OFF: Disable CTRL-BRK key combo during SCAN &
CLEAN operations. /NOBREAK
DISABLE MORE? ON/OFF: Disable SCAN/CLEAN MORE? prompt when screen
is full. /NOPAUSE
ADD SCAN PRGM OPTIONS : Enter options not available with The Virus
Terminus program. Clear by entering <SPACE>
ADD CLEAN PRGM OPTIONS : Enter options not available with The Virus
Terminus program. Clear by entering <SPACE>
* NOTE: The state of each switch can be changed after THE VIRUS
TERMINUS is up and running. This is the only area where the
options /FR, /SP, /EXT, /NOBREAK, and /NOPAUSE may be
activated.
***** 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.
- PAGE 9 -
***** FILE MANAGEMENT
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
VT40B.EXE instead of using your SHELL's 'EXIT' function.
PCTOOLS V5.5 V6.0 & V7.1, 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(195K).
* It is reccomended that your system have 640K memory.
You will need this much memory if you plan to run PCTOOLS v7.1
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 VT40B.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.
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***** 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. You may choose file(s) from a paged directory
display if your disk is not write protected. Your selection is
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.
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 . A manual entry mechanism is also available for entry
of ID codes. Press <ALT-E> key combo.
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.
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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.
CERTIFY VALIDATION selection in this submenu allows you to
check for files which DO NOT have validation code attached to them.
Turn REPORTS ON! to capture the list.
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.
***** SCAN/CLEAN with FRENCH MESSAGES:
Toggle the /FR switch option ON! and SCAN or CLEAN will output
messages in French. Option found in Default Table area.
***** SCAN/CLEAN with SPANISH MESSAGES:
Toggle the /SP switch option ON! and SCAN or CLEAN will output
messages in SPANISH. Option found in Default Table area.
***** 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 -
***** SCAN/CLEAN OPTION SWITCHES
Point the mouse cursor over the word ON! or OFF to change add or
delete options. Press a letter key (A through H) if you are using
the keyboard.
A. SCAN/CLEAN ALL FILE TYPE EXTENSIONS:
SCAN/CLEAN OPTION = /A
SCAN and CLEAN will process ALL files
found instead of just .EXE .COM .BIN
.OV? .PGM .PIF .PRG .SYS .XTP .SWP
B. SCAN & OVERWRITE/DELETE INFECTED FILES:
SCAN OPTION = /D
Instructs SCAN to overwrite / delete any
infected files when found . Use with
caution!
C. TURN MEMORY CHECK ON:
SCAN/CLEAN OPTION = /NOMEM
Terminus automatically sends this option
to SCAN / CLEAN. You must turn this switch
ON! to check memory. /M is then sent to
SCAN / CLEAN so that ALL memory resident
virus infections are searched for . READ
SCAN documentation for more information on
the /M option.
D. CHECK MEMORY ABOVE 640KB:
SCAN/CLEAN OPTION = /CHKHI
Instructs SCAN/ CLEAN to check memory 640K
to 1088K (1024) . This switch will not
function when MEMORY CHECK switch #C is
set to the OFF position.
E. SCAN/CLEAN MULTIPLE FLOPPYS:
SCAN/CLEAN OPTION: /MANY
Allows SCAN/CLEAN of multiple floppys.
F. DOS 4.0+ BOOT SECTOR, P-TABLE, NO FILES:
SCAN/CLEAN OPTION: /MAINT
Instructs SCAN/CLEAN to perform partition,
boot record etc. type operations with
considerations for DOS 4.x and higher. NO
files are processed when using this option
& Terminus checks to see if you have DOS
4.0 or higher and will not allow you to
use /MAINT it if not.
G. FAST DISPLAY & SKIP INSIDE LZEXE/PKLITE:
SCAN/CLEAN OPTION: /FAST
Speeds up SCAN / CLEAN operations by not
checking inside LZEXE / PKLITE envelopes.
Display output which shows name of file
being processed is disabled . This option
may cause missing of some virus infections
Read SCAN documentation for more info.
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H. TURN ON SCAN/CLEAN REPORT FUNCTION:
SCAN/CLEAN OPTION: /REPORT
Turns on SCAN/CLEAN text file reports. The
report for each run of SCAN / CLEAN is
placed in the TERMINUS directory. The name
of each report is automatically generated
Read VT40B.DOC for more info.
***** MEMORY AVAILABLE FUNCTION:
(LARGEST CONTIGUOUS RAM BLOCK)
Memory available for SHELL launch or VIRUSCAN operations
can be found by pressing CTRL-F key combination while in ANY
MENU or CHANGE DEFAULTS.
The amount of free memory reported is based on the largest
number of free * contiguous * paragraphs(16 bytes) reported by DOS
function $48 of INTerrupt $21. This is RAM memory available not DISK
space! Only conventional - 640K area is tested. (no extended,etc.)
This figure also does not include the amount of RAM currently being
used by The Virus Terminus.
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 200K BYTES to work properly.
This figure includes both program and data storage. There is an
additional overhead of 200Kb needed for SCAN, VTCF3 etc. to work.
This number is an inflated estimate and should only be used as a
guide. The actual RAM overhead needed varies from program to
program.
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 VT40B.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.
***** SOME REASONS/SOLUTIONS FOR INSUFFICIENT MEMORY:
1. Your DOS shell, i.e. PCTOOLS PCSHELL.EXE etc. , is
being run resident and a large portion of the program
remains in memory at all times. Read the DOCS that came
with your shell to find out how to reduce the amount of
memory required by your resident shell.
2. Too many popup etc. TSR's are installed in memory. Remove
those that are absolutely not needed. Examine your CONFIG.SYS
and/or AUTOEXEC.BAT to determine what if any TSR's may be
removed. Read the DOCS that accompanied the TSR's.
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3. You re-executed The Virus Terminus from your shell or
the DOS prompt. If you jump out of The Virus Terminus to go
to your shell by pressing <F3>, don't re-start The Virus
Terminus again. The proper way to return is to type EXIT at
the DOS prompt if you are using COMMAND.COM or use the
EXIT/QUIT function of your shell to return back to the Virus
Terminus.
4. Take advantage of DOS 5.0 ability to "loadhigh" certain
programs out of the 640Kb conventional memory space. Read
your DOS manual to find out how.
5. When all else fails ... Run The Virus Terminus from the
DOS prompt with no TSR's or DOS shell running in the
background.
6. Some or all of the programs still resident in memory do
not reside in a contiguous manner. There is free RAM space
between programs which can't be used. Try using a TSR
manager and at the very least inspect memory with a utility
like PCTOOLS Memory Map to ascertain what programs have caused
gaps. (DOS 5.0 MEM works great too!)
7. You may be using too many device drivers. If possible move
them out of the way or relocate them.(Read your DOS manual)
8. <BTW> , if you have trouble loading/running the Virus
Terminus you may more than likely experience the same
problem with other utilities too! The Virus Terminus needs
only 198Kb for itself and approximately 200Kb contiguous RAM
overhead for SCAN/CLEAN/VALIDATE, VTCF3.EXE, etc.
***** SCAN/CLEAN REPORTS:
A separate report is generated by SCAN/CLEAN for each file
group processed. Multiple floppys get one report for each batch
done. Each drive processed by SCAN/CLEAN will receive one
report if /MANY option is OFF.
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.
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***** 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.
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 VTEC40.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.
***** SCAN/CLEAN Version Notes:
Read the README.1ST file for more specifics!
The VIRUS TERMINUS(c) V4.0B was built around SCAN/CLEAN v85 .
This version of SCAN/CLEAN incorporates many new options. The
most important option to The Virus Terminus users is the
@filename list file. The Virus Terminus now uses this option
to pass all filename information, options, etc. to SCAN/CLEAN.
The speed of the SCAN/CLEAN FILES function of The Virus Terminus
has increased many times over because of this option. Floppy
users MUST leave the disk containing SCAN, CLEAN, VALIDATE,
VIRLIST, and The Virus Terminus program files in either drive #A
or drive #B(Don't Remove!). This is where the SCAN/CLEAN will look
for the file OPTIONS.$$$ . Hard Drive installation users should
just use all the same precautions they have been using .
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 declare the location of VIRLIST.TXT
file in the Default Table and then run The Virus TERMINUS. Next,
press #5 when you get to the main menu. The utility named MAKELIST
v1.2 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.
***** WRITE PROTECTED FLOPPY OPERATION:
Running The Virus Terminus, SCAN, CLEAN, etc. from a write
protected floppy is a must if your system is infected. Doing so,
however, imposes a few minor limitations.
A.The SCAN/CLEAN report function will not work since SCAN/CLEAN
must write to the disk to create a report.
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B. It is not possible to create a VCLEAN.LST file containing
CLEAN-up codes for use with the CLEAN utility. Use the key
combo <ALT-E> when you are in the SCAN/CLEAN FILES or DRIVEs
submenu to manually enter an ID code.
C. The SCAN/CLEAN FILES submenu normally uses the @filename
response file for super fast operation. If your floppy is
found to be write protected this mechanism is suspended.
You are not given choice of individual files. Instead, you
must choose from whole subdirectories only.
***** VIRUS FACT SHEETS:
This version of The Virus Terminus, v4.0B, introduces a new main menu
selection : 6. VIRUS FACT SHEETS. Information on indiviual virus
known characteristics, areas of damage, which McAfee Associates dis-
infector utility to use, etc. is available. Users must first select a
from a group of CLEAN-up ID codes. If SCAN reported an infection and
you see the ID code displayed by SCAN, use that one. You may also
choose from any of the codes displayed for selection. Most ID codes
are similar or related to the actual virus name.
***** 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 massive 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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***** REPORT FUNCTIONS:
Version 4.0B offers several options. The REPORT 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 v1.2 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.
***** OPERATION RESTRICTIONS:
DO NOT use the Virus Terminus in any environment or on any
machine where another virus disinfector utility is or has been
run. This includes but is not limited to TSR virus utilities. No
claim is made herein or otherwise as to compatibility with other
author/program virus disinfector & detector utilities.
The Virus Terminus was designed to run in a stand-alone PC
environment. This does not include use in LAN environments, etc.
Users should make every effort to use only the most recent
versions of SCAN or CLEAN. Version 4.0B of The Virus Terminus was
tested with SCAN/CLEAN v85 & v86. Future versions may or may not
work depending on the addition or deletion of options and other
refinements to SCAN or CLEAN. Call for assistance when in doubt.
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