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THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) V7.6B Copyright 1990-1994 By S.T.CALISE * All Rights Reserved * STC BBS: (MODEM ACCESS ONLY) 908-206-1386 TABLE OF CONTENTS page Disclaimer ........................... 2 Hardware/Software Required ........................... 3 Brief Program Overview ........................... 3 Installation ........................... 4 Configure ZIP Terminus ........................... 5 Checking For PKZIP.CFG ........................... 6 DOS Work Session ........................... 6 Mouse Operation ........................... 7 Directory Views ........................... 7 ZIPUP(compress) Operations ........................... 7 Create MULTI-VOLUME ZIPs ........................... 8 ADVANCED User Mode/Options ........................... 9 Store(d) DIR/PATH Structure ........................... 10 UNZIP(extract) Operations ........................... 10 Included PATH Info Found! ........................... 10 Restore MULTI-VOLUME ZIPs ........................... 10 Make Self-Extracting ZIPS ........................... 11 ZIP File Comments ........................... 11 Test/Check ZIPFILE(S) ........................... 11 ZIP Password Option ........................... 11 Memory Requirements ........................... 12 Archive Analysis ........................... 12 Virus Scan Files (F8-ON/OFF) ........................... 13 VIRUS Scan Dir/Drive submenu ........................... 13 Possible Virus Detected! ........................... 13 Virus Check - Work prgms. ........................... 14 Using ALT-P to Change Dirs. ........................... 14 Operating from Windows ........................... 14 Screen saver function ........................... 14 Zip Terminus START-UP OPTIONS ........................... 15 Using STCZTEC Environment Var ........................... 15 DOS Errorlevel on EXIT ........................... 15 Network Installation/Use ........................... 16 Program setup password ........................... 18 TroubleShooting/Error Msgs. ........................... 19 Registration Information ........................... 21 Acknowledgements ........................... 22 Update/Change Information ........................... 22 - PAGE 2 - Programs included in THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) Package: ZT76B.EXE ; ZTCF76.EXE; PRINTDOC.BAT; ZT76BDOC.TXT; README76.TXT ; and STC.ICO (6 files ONLY!) You have a contiguous fifteen(15) day period to evaluate THE BRIDGE TERMINUS. Payment of a registration and/or license fee is required for any use beyond this period. PAID Registration gives license and right to use The Zip Terminus on a single machine for personal home use only. A PAID negotiated site license is required for educational, business, corporation, government and/or agency environment use. S.T.Calise hereby disclaims 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. In no event shall S.T.Calise be liable to you for any consequential, special, incidental or indirect damages of any kind arising out of the performance or use of the software, even if S.T.Calise has been advised of the possibility of such damages. THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) IS DISTRIBUTED 'AS IS' . **** REFER TO PAGE #21 FOR REGISTRATION FORM - PERSONAL HOME USE ONLY! **** ********************* DO NOT RUN THIS PROGRAM IF YOUR SYSTEM IS ALREADY INFECTED WITH A COMPUTER VIRUS. YOU MUST DISINFECT YOUR ENTIRE SYSTEM FIRST! IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU SEEK EXPERIENCED HELP IN DEALING WITH COMPUTER VIRUS INFECTIONS ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH ANTI-VIRAL SOFTWARE AND METHODS. ********************* NO PART OF THIS MANUAL AND/OR ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REPRINTED, REPRODUCED OR OTHERWISE COPIED WITHOUT ADVANCED WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM S.T.CALISE * Use of The ZIP Terminus on local or networked drives should be subject * * to System Administrator/Supervisor installation, testing etc. Please * * contact S.T.Calise via modem at the STC BBS: 908-206-1386 (N 8 1) * * if you have any questions concerning LAN/network operation. * Refer to page 22 for trademark acknowledgements. ****************************************** Trademarks of other companies mentioned in this program,help file and/or accompanying documentation appear strictly for identification purposes only and are the property of their respective companies. The Zip Terminus is not available for export, re-export or distribution to the following countries: North Korea, Vietnam, Cuba, Iran, Iraq or Libya. - PAGE 3 - HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS 640K BYTES CONVENTIONAL DOS MEMORY (460Kb contiguous conventional free at startup) HARD DRIVE REQUIRED FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL FUNCTIONS FLOPPY INSTALLATION RESTRICTS ACCESS TO VIRUS SCAN ONLY! (True MDA) OR (CGA C80) TEXT MODE/EMULATION REQ. MS COMPATIBLE MOUSE OPTIONAL ---------------------------- SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: PC/MS DOS V3.1 - 6.2 PKZIP(tm) v1.1 or v2.04g(see below) by PKWARE, INC. VIRUSCAN(tm) 9.21v111 by McAfee Associates (Refer to page #16 for LAN/network requirements) **** The ZIP TERMINUS v7.6BN was designed for stand-alone or network installation with certain considerations given to LAN/network operation. Read the README76.TXT file or page #16 of this document for information on network requirements, installation, etc. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This program was designed to be a shell menu or front end for PKZIP(tm) and VIRUSCAN(tm). Most PKZIP v1.1 and v2.04x options are supported. One of the main objectives in creating this program was to reduce the amount of user input required each time a file is compressed or extracted. The ZIP TERMINUS specializes in 'FLAT ARCHIVES'. This program in no way attempts to facilitate EVERY archive option convention offered by PKZIP(tm). The ZIP TERMINUS offers a modest selection of computer virus detection options by interfacing with McAfee Associates VIRUSCAN(tm). Virus scan is available during compress and extract operations. Also available is a dedicated separate submenu with heads-up scan option selection. An activity/log function is available for virus scan functions. The user may keep track of VIRUSCAN(tm) operations, options used, dates/times performed, etc. ***** TERM(s) USE/DEFINITION: The following terms used in this document, program and help file: "FLAT ARCHIVE" : refers to an archive(ZIP file) which does not contain other archives, path or directory structure information and/or other refinements such as the PKZIP(tm) -& SPAN Multi-Volume option. "M-V or MV" : refers to a Multi-Volume archive, one that spans across disks and/or was created using the -& option switch. "MULTI-LEVEL" : refers to an archive which may contain other archives (archive within an archive) - PAGE 4 - ***** TERM(s) USE/DEFINITION: cont. "SOURCE Dir." : When creating or adding to a Zip file the SOURCE directory refers to where the the individual files that will be compressed/added to the Zip file. When extracting files contained within a Zip file the SOURCE directory refers to the directory location of the source Zip file. "TARGET Dir." : The TARGET directory during compress/add to Zip operations is the location where the created or updated Zip file will be placed or in the case of update is the location where a previously created Zip file exists. During extraction this directory refers to where the extracted files will be placed. ***** INSTALL THE ZIP TERMINUS(c): THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) operates most efficiently when used in conjunction with a hard drive. Floppy installation restricts the use of this program to just virus scan functions. Use of a hard disk is recommended. Refer to page #16 for LAN installation. PKZIP(tm) files needed are : PKZIP.EXE; PKUNZIP.EXE; ZIP2EXE.EXE; (v1.1 or v2.04g) McAfee VIRUSCAN files needed: SCAN.EXE version 9.21v111 ZIP TERMINUS files needed : ZT76B.EXE, ZTCF76.EXE; HARD DRIVE: 1. Create separate subdirs. for PKZIP(tm), THE ZIP TERMINUS, and VIRUSCAN(tm). You should also create unique separate SOURCE/TARGET directories for compress/extract operations. You may also place all executables into one directory for quick install if desired. 2. Copy PKZIP(tm), ZIP TERMINUS and SCAN.EXE files to their own subdirectories. 3. Type the following lines pressing <ENTER> after each: c: cd\terminus zt76B.exe 4. Press F5 to configure when you arrive at the main menu. c: may be d: or a logical drive where you have placed the TERMINUS files. cd\terminus may be cd\utility etc. NOTE: You must press F5-PROGRAM SETUP when running The Zip Terminus for the first time or after moving it to a new dir. location, etc. The entries for default compress/extract source/target should be changed to suitable locations. Other items to change are the location of PKZIP, VIRUSCAN, screen saver ON/OFF, etc. - PAGE 5 - ***** CONFIGURE THE ZIP TERMINUS: THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) may be configured from the main program menu or a submenu while the program is running. It is highly recommended that you configure your paths and options when running the program for the first time. Certain setup table entries may not be changed if LAN/network operation is detected.(marked with '*') Also, the location of the Zip Terminus program files is set at startup and not modifiable. THE TERMINUS PRGMS DIR: Location of the ZIP TERMINUS files. * PKZIP(tm) PROGRAM DIR: Drive and directory where PKZIP(tm) is located at. * McAFEE SCAN.EXE DIR: Location of SCAN.EXE ------------------------------------------------------------ ZIPUP FILE SOURCE DIR: The directory path that will contain the files that will be ZIPPED up (compressed). ZIPUP FILE TARGET DIR: Directory location where the created or updated Zip file will be placed. UNZIP FILE SOURCE DIR: This directory will contain the ZIP file(s) that you select to unzip. (extract). UNZIP FILE TARGET DIR: Directory where the files that are extracted from the source ZIP will be placed. ------------------------------------------------------------ ZIPUP/UNZIP VSCAN OPTS: Viruscan options entered here will be used during compress/extract operations ZIPUP ARCHIVE OPTIONS: THE ZIP TERMINUS uses -ex by default. This will allow you to create and add to FLAT ZIP archives. You may change this option to most valid FLAT archive options. Consult your PKZIP(tm) 2 User manual for more information on ZIPUP options (compress). UNZIP ARCHIVE OPTIONS: THE ZIP TERMINUS uses the -e option as the default. This will allow selected files within the source FLAT ZIP file to be extracted. - PAGE 6 - ADVANCED USER OPTIONS: ON/OFF This switch enables user F3-DOS SESSION; CREATE M-V ZIPs and RESTORE M-V ZIPs, both of which require PKZIP v2.04x; etc. ------------------------------------------------------------ VIRUSCAN MENU ADD OPTS: Parameter options used for virus scan submenu. * SCAN LOG DIR+FILENAME : Directory and filename of the activity/log file VIRUSCAN(tm) will create and update each time it is run. SCAN.EXE LOG - ON/OFF : Toggles VIRUSCAN(tm) activity/log file create/append ON/OFF. F8- VIRUS SCAN FILES must be on. ------------------------------------------------------------ PROGRAM SETUP/OPT.LOCK: Locks the program setup area. Password is then required for access. ------------------------------------------------------------ SCREEN SAVER - ON/OFF : Activates screen saver. User may select 1..60 minute delay before activation. ------------------------------------------------------------ ALL MENU-LOCAL+NETWORK: In the OFF postion only local drives are presented for user selection. ***** CHECKING FOR PKZIP.CFG: ZIP Terminus 7.6B checks for the PKZIP.CFG configuration file before performing certain operations. The order of search for PKZIP.CFG is the same that PKZIP itself will take. The current directory at the time of compress and certain other operations is the location of PKZIP. NOTE: Changing the PKZIP.EXE defaults may affect the way certain Zip Terminus operations function. ***** DOS SESSION:(stand alone installation only) Press F3 at the main menu and THE ZIP TERMINUS will suspend operation and place you back at the DOS prompt. You may return to The Zip Terminus by typing 'EXIT' and pressing <ENTER>. DO NOT attempt to go back to THE ZIP TERMINUS by re-launching ZT76B.EXE. Use the DOS 'EXIT' function. NOTE: You have not QUIT the Zip Terminus at this point. You must return to The Zip Terminus via DOS EXIT function and then press #7. QUIT to remove it from memory. - PAGE 7 - ***** 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 color 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(true MDA standard). Most other Microsoft Mouse compatible mice should function properly. The program logic checks for a 'connected' mouse. You should not experience 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. ***** DIRECTORY VIEWS: You may view the contents of the ZIPUP SOURCE, ZIPUP TARGET, UNZIP SOURCE and the UNZIP TARGET directories by clicking the mouse button when the cursor is over the prompt ALT-D on the top function bar in the right hand corner. You may on press the ALT-D key combo to get the same results. ***** ZIPUP OPERATION: (FLAT ARCHIVES --> COMPRESS) This version doesn't default the file list for ZIPUP operations as '*.*'. You MUST select a single file or a group of files for a ZIP operation. The directory for ZIPUP SOURCE files is the directory displayed when you are selecting a single file. If you don't tag files or forget to specify a ZIP file name, you will be reminded of same. Use caution. Plan your directory PATHS and ZIP options with care. Use ALT-P to change directory locations. Lists of files may be zipped in the following manner. Press #1 and enter a name for the ZIP file you are about to create. Then press #2 and press enter when the file(s) you desire to add to the ZIP file are highlighted. Press <ESC> when you are through. Select #3 and the list of files will be 'ZIPPED UP'. There is a 512 file limitation. Use *.* for larger file counts. PRESS <*> asterisk. Wildcard combinations are also available. Menu option #5 allows you to delete a file within a flat ZIP file. You may choose a ZIP file from SOURCE/TARGET dirs. The files within the ZIP are then displayed. (FLAT archives only) - PAGE 8 - ***** STORE(d) DIR/PATH STRUCTURE(RECURSIVE): (ADVANCED USER) If you wish to include the directory/path structure information in the ZIP you are creating, follow the procedure below. 1. Press ALT-P to set/select the SOURCE directory. This will be the node on the directory tree where the recursive COMPRESS operation begins. Next, set the TARGET directory location. 2. Press ALT-R to activate DIR/PATH inclusion mechanism. This will cause a -rP to be sent to PKZIP(tm). The SOURCE directory AND the subdirectories connected to that node will be included in the zipup(COMPRESS) operation. CONSULT THE DOCUMENTATION that came with PKZIP(tm) for more information on how the -rP option works. Recursive WITHOUT Path information inclusion is available. 3. Press #1 and enter the name of the ZIP file you wish to create. 4. If you press F8-VIRUS SCAN to ON, the SOURCE and other directories that are included in the COMPRESS operation will be scanned.(/SUB) 5. Press #3 to start the recursive COMPRESS operation. 6. Press F7 and TEST the contents of the resulting ZIP file to make sure it contains the files which you intended to compress and that the files stored within the Zip pass the CRC integrity check. You may also wish to press F6-VIEW to observe the file names, sizes, dates and times, etc. of the files stored within the resultant Zip. A direct compare is not available. ** NOTE: Place options for hidden, system and read-only files,etc. into The Zip Terminus configuration table if you wish to archive files with those attributes. Other options may apply. ***** ADVANCED USER MODE/OPTIONS: Advanced user mode is turned ON or OFF from the default table submenu. Press F5-PROGRAM SETUP at the main menu or a submenu and then change the state of this switch pressing <ENTER> when ADVANCED USER MODE entry is highlighted. Advanced user mode enables: F3-DOS SESSION and #4. CREATE/RESTORE M-V ZIPs; F9-PASWORD in the ZIPUP submenu. Included in ADVANCED USER MODE is ALT-R in the ZIPUP (compress) submenu and the UNZIP (extract) submenu. As an advanced user you should have a firm knowledge and understanding of DOS directory tree structures; file attributes; be aware of how the -rP, -&, -d and all other Zip options affect the creation or extraction of Zip archive files; and more ... - PAGE 9 - ***** CREATE MULTI-VOLUME ZIPs: ----> ADVANCED USER! (PKZIP 2.04x) This function is located in main menu selection #4. CREATE/RESTORE M-V ZIPs. Use it if you wish to store a whole subdirectory,multiple subdirectories or entire drives. This is a general(*.*) recursive operation with directory/path information storage. Switch option is available for non-recursive *.* compress. Set the ZIPUP source directory to the tree node where you wish the recursive compress with directory information inclusion to begin. Set the TARGET to a valid FLOPPY drive. You do not have to select individual files for your source. Next, press #1.CREATE M-V ZIPs. The Zip Terminus will stop and display a submenu just before the operation begins. User may select from different types of target disk format operations. Match up the correct format to the type of disk you are using. DOS verify and Virus Scan is also available. PKZIP will then be sent the -rP option along with the SOURCE starting location and the TARGET. Options entered into the ZIPUP ARCHIVE OPTION default table entry are included in this operation. Also placed on the command line is the -& span option with user requested format options if selected. Option is available for non-recursive compress. Press F7 and TEST the contents of the created ZIP file to make sure it contains the files which you intended to compress and that the files stored within the Zip pass the CRC integrity check. You may also wish to press F6-VIEW to observe the file names, sizes, dates and times, etc. of the files stored within the resultant Zip. A direct compare is not available. ** NOTE: Place options for hidden, system and read-only files,etc. into The Zip Terminus configuration table if you wish to archive files with those attributes. Other options may apply. -----> Read the PKZIP(tm) 2 User Guide NOW! for a more detailed description of the -& options, -rP option, etc. -----> Read your DOS manual for more information on directory tree structures, file attributes, etc. - PAGE 10- ***** UNZIP(extract) OPERATION: (FLAT ARCHIVES) The UNZIP SOURCE directory is displayed for UNZIP file selection. You may choose from those files with a 'ZIP' extension. The EXTRACTED files will be placed in the UNZIP target directory. Use ALT-P to change locations. ***** NOTE: The files within an archive file should be extracted first and then virus scanned. Virus infections may go undetected if you only scan the archive file itself. It is strongly suggested that you seek experienced help in dealing with computer virus infection. ***** INCLUDED PATH INFORMATION: (ADVANCED USER) Archives that have included path information should be extracted by pressing ALT-R while in the UNZIP menu. The ZIP TERMINUS specializes in 'FLAT ARCHIVES' but does allow extraction of DIR/PATH structure information. Set the UNZIP(extract) TARGET DIRECTORY to the location where restoration of stored dir/path structure will begin. If F8-VIRUS SCAN is ON, the target directory and the subdirectories connected to that node will be virus scanned.(/SUB) Always follow up with a manual virus scan(main menu selection #5). Zip Terminus 7.6B allows extraction from Zips containing path\ dir.structure information with the user option of specific or wild- card designated path/filename(s) without dir/path restoration. If you have previously pressed ALT-R a submenu will popup before extraction takes place. ***** RESTORE MULTI-VOLUME ZIPs: ----> ADVANCED USER! < REQUIRES PKZIP 2.04x > This version of The Zip Terminus allows extraction with directory/path structure restoration of multi-volume Zips. Select main menu #4. Then set the source and target directories by pressing ALT-P . The target directory is where directory/path restoration and file extraction will begin. Choose this location wisely. The SOURCE location should be a floppy. Next, select (#2. EXTRACT M-V ZIPs) to start restoration of files and included directory structure information. A submenu will next appear that will provide the user with several options. Zip Terminus 7.6B allows extraction from MULTI-VOLUME Zips with the user option of specific or wildcard designated path\filename(s) without dir/path restoration. If you have previously pressed F8-VIRUS SCAN to ON, the target directory and the subdirectories contained in that node will be virus scanned.(/SUB) If no directory structure information was found within the multi-volume Zip archive, then just the files will be extracted. Always follow up with a manual virus scan. - PAGE 11- ***** RESTORE MULTI-VOLUME ZIPs: Cont. Use The Zip Terminus default table(press F5-PROGRAM SETUP) to specify treatment of hidden, read-only, or system files and file attributes, etc. Modify the table entry named UNZIP ARCHIVE OPTIONS. Not all PKUNZIP options may be compatible with this type of operation. Read the PKZIP(tm) 2 User Guide NOW! for a more detailed description of extraction options. ***** OVERFLOW Warning: ZT76B has a 512 file limit on ZIP file list functions. To compress or extract more than 512 files press <SHIFT #8> for *.* mode operation or use other wildcard combinations. ***** CREATE SELF-EXTRACTORS: (PKSFX --> MAKE EXE) This function will process a ZIP file chosen from the ZIPUP/UNZIP directories. The converted Zip file will be left in the selected directory. Use ALT-P to temporarily change the ZIPUP or UNZIP directory location if the current values are not acceptable. Check for virus infection by first using main menu #2. UNZIP - EXTRACT with F8-VIRUS SCAN in the ON position. Read the PKZIP(tm) 2 User Guide for more information on PKSFX. ***** ZIP FILE COMMENTS: (-z) There is only one type of comment operation supported in this version of the ZIP TERMINUS. It is available in the ZIPUP, UNZIP submenus. Press ALT-C and first select a directory and then a Zip file to place a comment on. ***** TEST ZIPFILE(S): This option is available by pressing <F7> on the menu bar. Pkzip will verify files within Zips for checksum, etc. Use this option to test Zip files after they are created (including multi-volume ZIPs) or before they are extracted. Use this option if you have doubts about the integrity of a ZIP file after modem transfer, a hard disk crash, etc. ***** PASSWORD PROTECTION:(ADVANCED USER MODE) Press <F9> to toggle password on or off. The password protect mode garbles each individual file in the master ZIP during the ZIPUP process. - PAGE 12 - The password for compress or extract operations is not the same password that is used for program setup area access when PROGRAM SETUP/OPT.LOCK: in the setup table is set to "ON". PKZIP(tm) password protection is case sensitive so be aware that upper and lower case characters like 'Y' or 'y', are considered as being different. Choose a password of length 6 characters or more for best protection. The Zip Terminus allows ASCII values 48..57, 65..90, 97..122, and 128..254 for password creation. ( 0..9 A..Z a..z and the extended character set values #128..#254 ) CAUTION!: Remember your password when zipping up. It may not be feasible to unzip files in a ZIP file that are password protected if you don't have the right password! Write down the password and store it in a safe place. ***** ARCHIVE ANALYSIS: The compress, extract and make self-extractor menus each contain a selection named 'ARCHIVE ANALYSIS'. This program function displays information about user selected Zip files. Archive size, date, time, total files, anticipated extract size, date range of files within flat archives, archive type - flat or multi-level, etc. NOTE: Only the first level of a multi-level archive will be analyzed. Multi-volume archives, when detected, are not submitted to this process. ***** MEMORY AVAILABLE FUNCTION: Memory available for SESSION launch or PKZIP(tm) operations may be found by pressing CTRL-F key combination while in a MENU or CHANGE DEFAULTS. This is CONVENTIONAL RAM memory NOT FREE DISK SPACE! The number of FREE Kb displayed is the size of the largest CONTIGUOUS conventional block available. NOTE: ZTEC76B occupies approximately 60Kb RAM when executing VIRUSCAN(tm), PKZIP or during DOS SESSION. ZTEC76B occupies a total of 350Kb RAM during all other operations - not including memory needed for execution of PKUNZIP, PKCFG.EXE, etc. ***** DELETE WITHIN ZIP: Selective file delete WITHIN a FLAT archive. This program feature gives the user option to remove individual files from within the master FLAT archive.(FLAT ARCHIVES) ***** TAG FILE(s) FOR UNZIP(EXTRACT --> FLAT ARCHIVES): Choice of which file(s) within a FLAT archive to extract. Rather than extract every file within an archive, the user may select individual or groups of files to extract.(FLAT ARCHIVES) - PAGE 13 - ***** VIRUS SCAN FILES: (F8 TOGGLES ON/OFF) (KNOWN INFECTORS) You will need to have the location of McAfee's SCAN.EXE program clearly defined in the Default Table to utilize this function. The virus scan function is available in the ZIPUP and UNZIP menus. This function is turned on by pressing F8. EXE, COM and certain other file extension types(not Zips) selected to be placed into a ZIP file are virus scanned and the ZIPUP process will be aborted if a virus is detected. F8 toggles state from ON to OFF. EXE/COM files that are UNZIPPED are also scrutinized and checked for virus infection. It is strongly suggested that a manual virus scan, main menu #5, with memory check turned on should be used as a followup. Be aware that the files within an an archive file should be extracted first before checking for virus infectors. Virus scan of just a Zip file itself may not reveal infection. It is strongly suggested that you seek experienced help in dealing with computer virus infection. ***** VIRUS SCAN DIR/DRIVE: (CHECK FOR KNOWN VIRUS INFECTORS) Main menu select #5 activates the virus scan submenu. This program function facilitates virus scanning entire subdirectories or logical drives for virus infection via interface with the McAfee Associates program SCAN.EXE . It is suggested that you use the EXTRACT submenu with F8-VIRUS SCAN option ON! if you wish to check ZIP files for virus infection. /MANY is ignored during subdirectory scans. An ACTIVITY/LOG function is available which keeps track of scan options used, date/time of scan, whether a virus was detected, etc. Press F5-PROGRAM SETUP and then toggle the SCAN.EXE ACTIVITY/LOG option to ON. The ZIP Terminus does NOT directly support REMOVAL of computer virus infections. Use of a utility such as CLEAN-up (CLEAN.EXE) by McAfee Associates is required for removal operations. It is strongly suggested that you seek experienced help in dealing with computer virus infection. ***** POSSIBLE VIRUS FOUND! A visual/audible alarm is issued when possible virus is detected. You must enter the correct password to continue from this point. The password required is the same password used for PROGRAM SETUP access operations. It may be user defined by pressing F3 while in setup area. The default password value is "PASSWORD" provided it has not been user changed or modified. You will have no option at this point. You must enter the correct password to continue, then program operation will HALT with return to DOS, Windows, etc. DO NOT RESET YOUR MACHINE BY PRESSING THE HARDWARE RESET BUTTON. Shut your system down to prevent further spread of a possible computer virus. Please read the documentation that came with SCAN or CLEAN for more information on computer virus infections. REMINDER: The ZIP TERMINUS was NOT intended to be a CLEAN-up or computer virus DISINFECTION utility. IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU SEEK EXPERIENCED HELP IN DEALING WITH COMPUTER VIRUS INFECTIONS ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH ANTI-VIRAL SOFTWARE AND METHODS. - PAGE 14 - ***** VIRUS CHECK - WORK PROGRAMS: This is a limited check for known virus infectors. RAM memory and the executables which reside in the Zip Terminus subdirectory are checked.SCAN.EXE performs its own self-test each time it is run. Certain other programs and/or groups are also checked for known virus infectors. ***** VIRUS DETECTION ADDENDUM: AVOID use of The ZIP Terminus virus scan functions in an environment or on a machine where another virus disinfector utility is installed and running especially if the other anti-viral program package does not encrypt, cipher, remove or otherwise hide its' own virus search strings. 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. IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU SEEK EXPERIENCED HELP IN DEALING WITH COMPUTER VIRUS INFECTIONS ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH ANTI-VIRAL SOFTWARE AND METHODS. ***** OPERATING FROM WINDOWS: A Windows Icon has been provided with The Zip Terminus v7.6B. The Zip Terminus is a DOS application and should be run as such. It is recommended that you run this program "FULL WINDOW" . Operation from the "DOS BOX" is possible. ***** USING ALT-P TO CHANGE DIRECTORIES: All operation paths\directories are set to their setup table values as specified in the ZT76B configuration table when ZT76B is first run. Using ALT-P to change a current operation directory will not change the program setup default values which are used as start-up definitions. Also, changing a path while you are in the ZT76B configuration setup table submenu WILL NOT change the CURRENT PATH value. Version 7.6B of Zip Terminus allows UNDEFINED! as the default value for compress/extract source/target directories. Leaving these setup table entries as "UNDEFNIED!" will allow the user to define same using the ALT-P combo found in each submenu and to do so on an as needed basis each time the program is run. ***** SCREEN SAVER : The screen saver is a program integrated function which blanks your computer screen after a pre-determined period of keyboard or mouse inactivity. The screen saver is turned on from the Default Table(press F5). Users may enter from 1 to 60 minutes of *approximate* delay time before the screen saver becomes active. This program feature will help to prevent screen burn due to prolonged static display. The screen saver responds to keypress AND mouse clicks. - PAGE 15 - ***** ZIP TERMINUS START-UP OPTIONS: /M = Eliminate window background colors. Useful on systems which utilize a single color display(green, amber,etc.) and a CGA adapter or on notebook displays. Not necessary when using a true MDA monochrome display setup. MDA mode is automatically detected. /Q = Quiet mode .... turn sound routines off! /V = Set F8-VIRUS SCAN FILES to ON with program start-up. NOTE: The default start-up is F8-VIRUS SCAN FILES = OFF /T = Do a startup workstation memory scan for resident virus infectors. /A = If LAN present, force virus scan activity log on. /O = If LAN present, force SETUP OPTIONS LOCK to ON. ( letter "O" ) C> zt76B.exe /M <press ENTER> or D> zt76B.exe /Q <press ENTER> or any combination thereof C> zt76B.exe /VQM <press ENTER> ***** STCZTEC DOS Environment Variable: STCZTEC may be set to include startup options. Please refer to above for a complete list of startup options. Examples: SET STCZTEC= m ( mono CGA notebook, portable,etc. ) SET STCZTEC= vq ( force F8 to ON and silence ) SET STCZTEC= t ( do a startup workstation memory ) ( check for virus infectors ) Place the SET statement into user autoexec.bat or enter from the command line prior to running the Virus Terminus. ***** DOS ERRORLEVEL ON EXIT: The ZIP Terminus will set the DOS errorlevel on EXIT or program HALT to 1 if a computer virus was detected during virus scan operations. Normal exit = 0; Possible VIRUS = 1; Abnormal exit = 2 - PAGE 16 - ***** NETWORK INSTALLATION/USE, etc: The Zip Terminus v7.6BN is a general network compatible program. MS-DOS v3.1 or higher + share.exe or MS-DOS compatible equivalents are required. Your LAN software must be compatible with the DOS network services. Note that not all modes and types of installation may work on certain LAN implementations. Also, be sure to first refer to the McAfee program VIRUSCAN(tm) documentation for the LAN compatiblity of SCAN.EXE and the PKZIP(tm) documentation for LAN compatibility of PKZIP.EXE and its accompanying executables . For an updated list of tested types(Zip Terminus), call: STC BBS at 908-206-1386 MODEM ACCESS ONLY {2400 - 14.4Kb N 8 1} ** INSTALLING ZIP TERMINUS (NETWORK): The Zip Terminus needs to know where the executables reside for configuration purposes, etc. The Zip Terminus uses a dynamic configuration table if LAN operation is detected. Table entries 1..3,13 are adjusted, if necessary, for each workstation running the program before the main menu appears. These adjustments made at one workstation do not affect other workstations. Only one zt76B.cfg file is required. This mode of operation will be adhered to whether installation is made on a network or local drive so long as network operation is detected. NOTE: The location of ALL executables including + Viruscan(tm) log MUST be the same network volume\directory or workstation volume\directory as The Zip Terminus. NOTE: The Viruscan(tm) activity log/report will be created and updated in the directory where The Zip Terminus executables reside. If The Zip Terminus executables reside on a workstation local volume\directory instead of a network drive, the log will be created/updated on that workstation local install drive and directory. Therefore, if a centralized activity report log is of paramount importance for your LAN implementation, you should attempt to install the Zip Terminus on a network or server volume/directory. This may not be possible on certain LANs. The following minimum considerations should be given when installing The Zip Terminus on a Local Area Network: (most of the following concerns itself with concurrent multi-user operation) * 1. Install directory must include READ/WRITE access. The Zip * Terminus may need to create to several unique named temporary files which are used for each instance of concurrent operation. All files are deleted upon program exit. * 2. Open/Run Zip Terminus from DOS v3.1 or higher Workstation * * 3. SHARE.EXE or a compatible equivalent must be active * - PAGE 17 - ***** NETWORK INSTALLATION/USE, etc: cont. * 4. A temporary Viruscan(tm) activity/history log file is created * for each instance of network operation. All temporary log files are appended to the master report log named RPT_ZT.TXT when each instance of operation is terminated. The machine or user name, is added to the master log file. * 5. Use the /TAO startup option combo to check workstation memory * force option lock and virus scan activity log ON. This may be done from the command line, Terminus startup batch file or the STCZTEC environment variable. This may be necessary on certain LAN setups. * 6. You MUST install the Zip Terminus in the same directory * as scan.exe and the pkzip program group. If The Zip Terminus detects network or remote operation installation/use it will insist that all executables be placed in the Terminus directory. * 7. The Zip Terminus zt76B.cfg file is created by, not supplied * with, this program package. Therefore, if you wish to change the password etc. you must first press F5-PROGRAM SETUP and then exit the setup area by pressing <ESC>. This will save or create the file zt76B.cfg to the Terminus directory. * 8. It may be desirable or * necessary * on certain LAN systems * to set the DOS file attribute for each of the following files to Read-Only: scan.exe ; pkzip.exe, pkunzip.exe, zip2exe.exe, zt76B.exe ; ztcf76.exe These files should be made shareable. The master report file named RPT_ZT.TXT and ZT76B.CFG which will be created by the Zip Terminus should also be made shareable. Make ZT76B.CFG read- only after you are finished configuring. Do not make RPT_ZT.TXT read-only. * 9. Files which VIRUSCAN(tm) reports either by screen message or * in the activity log as: " Sorry, I cannot open ..." { filename.ext } should be re-scanned at a later time. Note that some files may be temporary data constructs opened with DENY_ALL access. These files may not be present later on since their parent application will have deleted them upon exit, etc. - PAGE 18 - ***** NETWORK INSTALLATION/USE, etc: cont. * 10. The program setup entry "ALL MENUS-LOCAL+NETWORK" should be set to "OFF" when multiple workstation use is expected. If you are a Systems Administrator and need to perform certain operations on network drives, install The ZIP Terminus in a separate directory on the server and restrict rights to same. There you will be able to custom configure The ZIP Terminus for your needs while not affecting the operation of workstation users. * 11. This version of the Zip Terminus does not require the user to * enter values for the source\target compress/extract directories in the setup table. Leave these entries "UNDEFINED!". Each user may then adjust the values for source/target paths using the ALT-P key combination as needed. * 12. The virus scan activity log for each instance of concurrent * or consecutive operation is a temporary file which is appended to the master log file RPT_ZT.TXT when the user exits the Zip Terminus. The DOS reported network machine name is added to the beginning of the appended report for identification purposes. The machine name, under certain LAN implementations, may be the current logged user instead. As a review there are several methods available which may be used to force Systems Administrator setup and which deny individual workstation users access to edit/change the configuration table values which may affect other users: 1. The lock may be set from the program setup area. Set "SETUP OPTION LOCK:" to ON. 2. Use the /O startup option on the command line or as a value assigned to the STCVTEC environment variable. 3. First configure The Zip Terminus. Exit the program. Then set the file attribute of vt55a.cfg to READ-ONLY and make it shareable. Although the ZIP Terminus v7.6BN is generally LAN compatible, no specific claim is made as to compatibility with any network system. Use of The ZIP Terminus on local or networked drives should be subject to System Administrator/Supervisor installation, testing and approval. ***** PROGRAM SETUP AREA PASSWORD PROTECTION: Press F5-PROGRAM SETUP while in the main menu. Then press F3 to define your choice of password. Before leaving the program setup area, set the SETUP OPTIONS LOCK: to ON. The default value for password is "PASSWORD" when starting the program for the first time and/or until user has pressed F3 to change the value. The Zip Terminus allows ASCII values 48..57, 65..90, 97..122, and 128..254 for password creation.( 0..9 A..Z a..z and the extended character set values #128..#254 ) - PAGE 19 - ********** TROUBLESHOOTING ********** | SOURCE! FROM PREVIOUS MULTI-VOLUME! | | TARGET DISK LABEL --> MULTI-VOLUME! | | TARGET! FROM PREVIOUS MULTI-VOLUME! | The Zip Terminus tries not to allow the mixing of FLAT archives with those that were created with the -& multi-volume option. Also, updating an existing multi-volume archive by using compress submenu option #3.Create/Add to Zip is not allowed. PKZIP(tm) labels each disk of a M-V backup set with PKBACK#. Other checks are also made against the actual Zip file to confirm multi-volume status. | ONLY ACTIVE IN ADVANCED USER MODE | Press F5-PROGRAM SETUP and set the ADVANCED USER MODE to ON if you are capable of using a locked program function. The functions protected by this locking should be used by advanced users only! | FAILED! - COMMAND LINE TOO LONG... | The Zip Terminus checks the length of the command line that will be sent to PKZIP, PKUNZIP, VIRUSCAN, etc. One common cause of this problem is using operation directory/path assignments that are too long and when combined together with other options from the default table push the length of the command line over the acceptable DOS limit. | UNABLE TO INSPECT WITHIN ARCHIVE !! | You may be attempting to tag or delete within an archive which has included directory/path information or which was created with the -& multi-volume option. The Zip Terminus supports operations of this type only on FLAT ARCHIVES. Also, the ZIP file may be locked by another application. | FAILED! - UNABLE TO RUN PKZIP.EXE !> | | FAILED! - UNABLE TO RUN PKUNZIP.EXE> | | FAILED! - UNABLE TO RUN ZIP2EXE.EXE> | | FAILED! - UNABLE TO RUN SCAN.EXE !!> | | INSTALLATION INCOMPLETE - DEFAULTS! | or | ! ERROR ! ... Check SETUP TABLE, DIRECTORY, FILE, DISK, MEM FREE | A check was made prior to performing an operation and the indicated program file was not found. The Zip Terminus is a shell - PAGE 20 - ********** TROUBLESHOOTING ********** Continued from previous page: menu program. To obtain full access to every supported function you must have the required programs. You must also press the key F5-PROGRAM SETUP and define the location of each required program. Failure to do so will usually result in this type of message. PKZIP HELP SCREEN DISPLAYED: 1. You have not supplied options or the options you have given are either incorrect or conflict in some way. Not all options may may be combined on the same command line. The Zip Terminus combines options in the default table with the appropriate -& selected options when attempting to request PKZIP to compress a multi-volume Zip. Press F5-PROGRAM SETUP and modify if necessary. 2. You are attempting to use PKZIP 2.04c or an earlier version of PKZIP 2 that does not support the options you have specified. Press F5-PROGRAM SETUP and modify if necessary. Create/Restore multi-volume ZIPs are not supported by PKZIP v1.1 . 3. You have requested DOS verify during a multi-volume compress operation. The -&v, -&fv etc. combinations are compatible with PKZIP v2.04e or later, not PKZIP v2.04c or earlier. Check the Zip Terminus default table entry for compress and extract options to make sure there are no conflicts.(F5-PROGRAM SETUP) 4. Check your PKZIP configuration table. Run the program PKCFG.EXE and make sure the command line conflicts are not originating there. Observe the optionchar and listchar entries closely. 5. A good place to start - read your PKZIP(tm) 2 User Guide and Tutorial. - PAGE 21 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION --> PERSONAL HOME USE ONLY! ANY OTHER USE REQUIRES A NEGOTIATED SITE LICENSE PAID Registration gives license and right to use The ZIP Terminus on a single machine, a copy of most recent version, updates as described below. A PAID negotiated site license is required for educational, business, corporation, government and/or agency environment use. This registration does not apply to any underlying programs used in conjunction with The ZIP Terminus. This ZIP Terminus program package only includes: zt76B.exe, ztcf76.exe, printdoc.bat, stc.ico, readme76.txt zt76Bdoc.txt (ZT76BN) NAME : ________________________ CHOOSE ONE DISK MEDIA TYPE STREET : ________________________ 5.25" ____ 3.5" ____ CITY : ________________________ STATE/PROV.: ________________________ OWN/USE A MODEM ? Y__ N__ ZIP CODE : ________________________ COUNTRY : ________________________ TERMINUS OBTAINED FROM? _______________________ _______________________ | REGISTRATION + DISK $ 20.00 ONLY U.S. FUNDS ACCEPTED! | OPTIONAL PRINTED MANUAL $12 + $ | ------- MAKE YOUR REMITTANCE TO: | SUB-TOTAL = $ | SALES TAX IF APPLICABLE + $ | SHIPPING AND HANDLING + $ 4.00 S.T.CALISE | OVERSEAS SHIPMENT $2.00 EXTRA + $ 673 HERBERTSVILLE ROAD | ------- BRICK, NJ 08724 USA | TOTAL = $ UPGRADES: REGISTERED home users of v7.6B are eligible for upgrades to subsequent releases. Upgrades may be otained by mail by sending $6.00 in U.S. funds, or $15.00 for disk + printed manual, to S.T.Calise at the above address. Don't forget to specify the disk media type and your current address. Instant update/upgrade is also available to all REGISTERED home users.Your registration PACKET will contain the needed access codes and information. STC BBS (MODEM ACCESS) 908-206-1386 2400 .. 14.4K {N 8 1} v.32/.32bis v.42/.42bis MNP 1-5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For registration/license information on VIRUSCAN(tm) {SCAN.EXE} and other McAfee Associates programs please contact: McAfee Associates, Inc. (408) 988-3832 office 2710 Walsh Avenue, Suite 200 (408) 970-9727 fax Santa Clara, CA 95051 For registration/license information on PKZIP, PKUNZIP, etc. contact: PKWARE Inc. (414) 354-8699 office 9025 N. Deerwood Drive (414) 354-8559 fax Brown Deer, WI 53223 - PAGE 22 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SCAN.EXE, CLEAN.EXE, VALIDATE.COM, VIRLIST.TXT Copyright (c) 1989-1993 by McAfee Associates. VIRUSCAN(tm) is a registered trademark of McAfee Associates. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines. PKZIP(tm), PKUNZIP(tm), PKSFX(tm) registered trademarks of PKWARE,Inc. PKZIP.EXE, PKUNZIP.EXE, ZIP2EXE.EXE, PKCFG.EXE are Copyright PKWARE,Inc. PKZIP(tm) 2 User Guide and Tutorial is Copyright 1992 PKWARE, Inc. COMMAND.COM is copyright by Microsoft Corporation. MS-DOS, WINDOWS, Microsoft Mouse are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Coproration. ****************************************** Trademarks of other companies mentioned in this program,help file and/or accompanying documentation appear strictly for identification purposes only and are the property of their respective companies. The Zip Terminus is not available for export, re-export or distribution to the following countries: North Korea, Vietnam, Cuba, Iran, Iraq or Libya. ***** UPDATE INFORMATION VERSION 7.6B ***** (Read the file README76.TXT for further update info.) 1. Tested ZTEC76B for VIRUSCAN(tm) 9.21v111 Note that 460Kb free contiguous conventional RAM is required at startup. 2. Modified the The Zip Terminus virus scan option selection table in the "VIRUS SCAN DIR/DRIVE" submenu. The available user selected options for memory check have been separated and now include: C. CHECK MEMORY FOR CRITICAL & STEALTH ..... [ ] D. CHECK MEMORY FOR * ALL * KNOWN VIRUSES .. [ ] NOTE: Selection #D sends VIRUSCAN(tm) the /M option which instructs scan.exe to check for ALL known viruses which may inhabit memory. Turning option selection #D to ON is not recommended if the user also runs or makes use of another anti-viral program package which does not remove, cipher, hide or otherwise encrypt its own virus search strings in memory. Read the VIRUSCAN(tm) documentation for more information concerning the SCAN/CLEAN /M option. NOTE: The Zip Terminus v7.6BN by default does not send the /M option to scan.exe for virus checks performed during extraction or compression. The user may add a /M, if appropriate(refer to above), to the Zip Terminus configuration table entry #8 if so desired. - PAGE 23 - ***** UPDATE INFORMATION VERSION 7.6BN cont. ***** 3. It is now possible to run scan.exe in strict default mode during virus checks made in extraction or compression operations. The user may enter "NONE" for the ZIPUP/UNZIP VSCAN OPTS configuration table entry if so desired. Note that a minimum of /A is recommended here when extracting archives of unknown content, installing software, or if a file-infecting virus has been found. Other options may also apply. Read the VIRUSCAN(tm) documentation for a complete list of scan.exe options. The first time startup values for the ZIPUP/UNZIP VSCAN OPTS table entry are /A /CHKHI. If you are using an XT machine memory may be scanned twice because of the CHKHI switch. Please refer to the VIRUSCAN(tm) documentation for a description of /A and /CHKHI 4. NOTE: You must first toggle F8-VIRUS SCAN to 'ON' before virus checking will take place during extraction or compression. VIRUSCAN(tm) by McAfee Associates is required. 5. Added "REDUCTION RATIO" to archive analysis display.