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- README FIRST!
- Command AntiVirus for OS/2
-
- Command Software is proud to introduce Command AntiVirus
- version 4.54 SP1 with our HoloCheck(tm) scanning technology.
- Our HoloCheck scanning technology provides improved polymorphic
- virus detection and currently detects over 24,300 viruses.
-
- PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
-
- Before installing or running Command AntiVirus for OS/2 for
- the first time, please verify that your Command AntiVirus disks
- are write-protected.
-
- If you suspect that your computer has a virus, follow these
- instructions:
-
- 1. Boot from a write-protected OS/2 bootable diskette.
- 2. Insert the Command AntiVirus for OS/2 diskette #2.
- 3. To run a scan for viruses, at the command line, type:
-
- CSAVOS2C /hard /disinf
-
-
- After installing Command AntiVirus, perform a manual scan of your
- local drives to insure that your system is completely virus-free.
- This is especially important if you have not been running
- anti-virus software prior this.
-
- For a list of international distributors of Command AntiVirus,
- see the DISTRIB.TXT file.
-
- In addition to the full version release of Command AntiVirus for OS/2,
- we distribute updates that are available on our BBS, FTP and web
- site. These updates include the changes from the last version
- released but are not the full product. Updates should not be
- applied to versions more than one release behind the update
- version.
-
- Presently, there is no documentation available for Command AntiVirus
- for OS/2. However, you will find that Command AntiVirus for OS/2
- contains a graphical interface that is easy to use.
-
- Command AntiVirus for OS/2 provides a 32-bit program and a command-line
- scanner.
-
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- RELEASE NOTES
-
- Notes on Command AntiVirus for OS/2 (CSAV)
- Version 4.54 SP1 (Service Pack 1)
-
- 02/02/99
-
- PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS
- New virus signatures have been added in this release.
-
- SCR (screen saver) and RTF (Rich Text Format) files are now
- scanned by default. SCR files are scanned because they
- are susceptible to some Windows 95/98 viruses. RTF files are
- scanned because infected DOC files that have had their extensions
- changed to "RTF" can still infect other Word documents and
- templates.
-
- CSAV now scans for ASCII-based viruses such as BAT viruses,
- JavaScript viruses and malicious applications, and VBScript viruses.
- CSAV also detects mIRC scripts containing malicious code.
-
- Better detection for Excel macro and field viruses has been added.
-
- The scanning of MDB files is improved.
-
- Disinfection for polymorphic viruses such as W97M/Class that are
- found in the wild is new and improved. Selective disinfection allows
- you to remove the macro virus and all traces of the disinfection
- process. In password-protected documents, CSAV removes the virus but
- leaves traces of the disinfection process behind. In both instances,
- the original document is preserved.
-
- FIXES
- None for this release.
-
- SPECIAL NOTES
- To update Command AntiVirus with this service pack, you must run
- the service pack's SETUP.EXE program. Note that only the
- components that require updating will be modified.
-
-
- Notes on Command AntiVirus for OS/2 version 4.54
- 12/04/98
-
- PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS
- New virus signatures have been added for this release.
-
- The scan engine has been optimized for faster scanning.
- This includes faster scanning of a wider variety of compound
- files such as Microsoft Word and Excel files.
-
- Command AntiVirus for OS/2 now detects Java viruses and
- Access 97 viruses. Disinfection ability will be added in an
- upcoming release.
-
- Additional support for compressed executable files has been added.
- Specifically, compressed executables are scanned in memory. This
- allows for faster scans of compressed files.
-
- FIXES
- None for this release.
-
- SPECIAL NOTES
- Microsoft Access (MDB) database files are now scanned by default.
- If you determine that real-time scans are noticeably slower, remove
- the .MDB extension from the Files To Include list. Then, create a
- scheduled scan task that periodically scans all the files in your
- Microsoft Access folders.
-
- For information regarding the functionality of Command Software
- products with regard to the Year 2000 issue, please visit
- our web site at:
- http://www.commandcom.com/html/tech/ts-year2000.html
-
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-
- Notes on Command AntiVirus for OS/2 version 4.52
- 08/13/98
-
- PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS
- Command AntiVirus for OS/2 can now be installed via a graphical user
- interface (GUI). The installation procedure is:
-
- 1. Open the OS/2 Command Prompt window.
- 2. Insert the CSAV for OS/2 CD-ROM or Installation Disk #1
- and type "Install.exe".
- 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
-
-
- The quarantine and remove processes have been optimized for faster
- execution.
-
- Users can now uninstall CSAV for OS/2 by clicking on the product's
- new Uninstall icon. If you choose to uninstall, we recommend that you
- reboot your system after doing so.
-
- FIXES
- None for this release.
-
- SPECIAL NOTES
- None for this release.
-
-
- Notes on Command AntiVirus for OS/2 Version 4.51
- 07/14/98
-
- PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS
-
- Command AntiVirus boasts our HoloCheck(tm) scanning technology,
- providing the most up-to-date virus protection. The most important
- benefits of this technology are:
-
- * Simplified updates. You can now update the SIGN.DEF and
- Macro.def files (which contain the most current virus signatures)
- without reinstalling all of the components. This method adds
- speed and efficiency to the new version of Command AntiVirus.
- * Superior polymorphic virus detection. CSAV now offers
- unparalleled protection and elimination of polymorphic viruses
- including the dreaded Morphine, Anxiety and Spanska.
- * Scanning of embedded (OLE) documents. Not only do we scan
- documents, but if an infected document is embedded in an Excel
- spreadsheet or PowerPoint document, Command AntiVirus will catch
- it and save you from becoming infected.
- * Support for nested zip files.
-
- SPECIAL NOTES
- Currently, CSS Central does not support OS/2.
-
- TECHNICAL SUPPORT
-
- Command Software Systems has greatly expanded its technical support to
- include a variety of electronic services. You may contact us at any one
- of the following:
-
- Command Software Systems, Inc.
- 1061 E. Indiantown Rd., Suite 500
- Jupiter, FL 33477
-
- Voice: 561/575-3200 8:00 am to 8:00 pm EST.
- Fax: 561/575-3026
- BBS: 561/575-1281
- CIS: 75300,3645 (Type GO PCVENF at any CIS ! prompt. We're in section 9.)
- Internet: 75300.3645@compuserve.com, support@commandcom.com
- FTP: ftp.commandcom.com
-
- World Wide Web: http://www.commandcom.com
-
- In Europe contact:
-
- Command Software Systems, Inc.
- UK Branch
- Ground Floor
- Millbank Tower
- Millbank
- London SW1P 4QP
-
- Voice: +44 171 931-9301
- Fax: +44 171 931-9302
- BBS: +44 171 931-9303
- Internet: command@command.co.uk
- helpdesk@command.co.uk
- sales@command.co.uk
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