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December 1, 1995
Symantec AntiVirus Research Center, Symantec/Peter Norton
UPDATE.TXT - Updating the Norton Antivirus Virus Definitions
===============================================================================
This document contains instructions for updating the virus
definitions files for the following products:
Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95
Norton AntiVirus for NetWare 1.0 & 2.0
Norton AntiVirus 3.0 (DOS / Windows 3.x)
Norton AntiVirus 3.0 Network Manager
Thank you for downloading the virus definition update for Norton
AntiVirus version 3.0, Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95, and Norton
Antivirus for Netware versions 1.0 and 2.0.
===============================================================================
This update contains the following files:
UDPATE.TXT This file
DEC95.TXT Text file that describes what's new in this update.
VIRSCAN.DAT This is the main data file used by Norton AntiVirus. This
file replaces the existing VIRSCAN.DAT in your Norton
AntiVirus directory.
VIRSCAN.INF This data file is used by Norton AntiVirus to display
virus information, such as virus characteristics and
behavior. This file is not required to detect or repair
viruses.
VIRSPEC.TXT Special instructions concerning specific viruses.
INSCANM.DAT Virus database used by Norton Antivirus
INSCANB.DAT Virus database used by Norton Antivirus
INSCANF.DAT Virus database used by Norton Antivirus
INTSRF.DAT Virus database used by Norton Antivirus
INTSRB.DAT Virus database used by Norton Antivirus
VIRSCANM.DAT Macintosh virus database used by Norton Antivirus for
Netware v1.0 & v2.0
NAVEX.DAT External detect/repair database for DOS NAV
NAVEX.NLM External detect/repair database for NAV for Netware
NAVEX.VXD External detect/repair database for NAV for Windows 95
NAVEX16.DLL External detect/repair database for NAV for Windows 3.x
NAVEX32.DLL External detect/repair database for NAV for Windows 95/NT
VIRSPAA.DAT Detection Annoying.4060
VIRSPBY.DAT Repair for Byway
VIRSPCB.DAT Detection and repair for Crazy Boot
VIRSPDB.DAT Repair for Da'Boys
VIRSPDH.DAT Repair for Die Hard
VIRSPEM.DAT Repair for Emmie.2702, Emmie.2823, Emmie.3097
VIRSPFZ.DAT Repair for Fairz
VIRSPJA.DAT Repair for Bad_Head
VIRSPNA.DAT Detection for Sat_Bug.Natas
VIRSPNQ.DAT Detection for Neuroquila
VIRSPNR.DAT Repair for Neuroquila
VIRSPNS.DAT Detection for Neuroquila
VIRSPPC.DAT Repair for CPW
VIRSPR0.DAT Repair for Frankenstein
VIRSPUR.DAT Repair for Urkel
VIRSPWD.DAT Detection file for the MS Word Macro Family of viruses
(Colors, Concept, DMV and Nuclear).
===============================================================================
To update Norton AntiVirus 3.0 virus definitions:
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* IMPORTANT NOTICE - Norton Antivirus v3.0 *
* *
* If your version of Norton AntiVirus 3.0 for Windows and DOS is dated *
* before June 9, 1995, you will need to update it using the NAV July *
* 1995 Update in order to use these virus definitions. If you have not *
* updated your version, download the NAV July 1995 Update from the *
* Symantec BBS, Symantec's FTP site, CompuServe, or America Online. *
* The file is called UPDATEME.EXE and is located where the monthly *
* update files are normally found. Alternately, you may call *
* Customer Service at (800) 441-7234 to obtain the NAV July 1995 *
* Update disk. *
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1. Copy 12NAV95.ZIP the location where Norton AntiVirus has been
installed. By default, this is the C:\NAV directory.
2. Change to the drive and directory where you copied the file to.
Verify PKUNZIP.EXE can be found somewhere along the PATH.
At the DOS prompt, type: PKUNZIP -O 12NAV95.ZIP
3. Scan a drive, directory, or file with Norton AntiVirus 3.0, in
either DOS or Windows. Doing so, will automatically update the
Norton Antivirus TSR.
4. Reboot your computer to reload the updated Norton Antivirus
TSR.
===============================================================================
To update Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 virus definitions:
1. Double-click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop. The My
Computer window opens displaying your available drives.
2. Double-click the drive or directory that contains the Norton
AntiVirus definitions update .ZIP file.
3. Copy 12NAV95.ZIP file to your Norton Antivirus for Windows 95
folder. By default, this is the C:\Program Files\Norton
Antivirus folder.
4. Change to the drive and directory where you copied the file to.
Verify PKUNZIP.EXE can be found somewhere along the PATH.
At the DOS prompt, type: PKUNZIP -O 12NAV95.ZIP
5. Scan a drive, directory, or file with Norton AntiVirus.
Doing so, will automatically update the Auto Protect portion of
Norton Antivirus.
6. Restart your computer so that the Automatic Protect will use the
newest virus definitions.
===============================================================================
To update Norton AntiVirus for NetWare 1.0 & 2.0 virus definitions:
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* IMPORTANT NOTICE - Norton Antivirus for Netware v1.0 *
* *
* If your Norton AntiVirus for NetWare 1.0 is dated before July 13, 1994 *
* you will need to update your version. Using an older version of the *
* NLM with these virus definitions may cause false alarms with garbled *
* virus names. For information on how to receive the update, please *
* call Customer Service at (800) 441-7234. *
* *
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1. Map a drive letter to the volume and directory where Norton
AntiVirus for NetWare is installed.
2. Disable Norton AntiVirus for NetWare, using either Norton
AntiVirus for NetWare Windows configuration component, or at the
server console using the function keys.
3. Copy 12NAV95.ZIP to the location mapped in step 2.
4. Change to the mapped drive.
Verify PKUNZIP.EXE can be found somewhere along the PATH.
At the DOS prompt, type: PKUNZIP -O 12NAV95.ZIP
Enable Norton AntiVirus for NetWare, using either the Norton
AntiVirus for NetWare Windows configuration component (NAVNLM.EXE),
or at the server console using the function keys.
===============================================================================
To update Norton AntiVirus Network Manager virus definitions:
NOTE: The Norton AntiVirus Network Manager maintains a network copy
of Norton AntiVirus to support distribution. Make sure you have
access rights that allow read and write operations to the
NAV directory.
1. Map a drive letter to the volume and directory where Norton
AntiVirus is installed.
2. Copy 12NAV95.ZIP to the location mapped in step 2.
3. Change to the mapped drive.
Verify PKUNZIP.EXE can be found somewhere along the PATH.
At the DOS prompt, type: PKUNZIP -O 12NAV95.ZIP
4. If your version of Norton Antivirus Network Manager is dated on or
before July 1, 1995, you must modify your .NNS configuration
file to install/distribute all update files (by default, this
file is _DEFAULT.NNS)
a) First locate the [InstallFiles] section in your .NNS file.
Add the entry:
VIRSP*.DAT
to the list.
b) Second locate the [DefinitionUpdateFiles] section. Add
the entry:
VIRSP*.DAT
to the list.
The new definition files are now in place for network distribution.
===============================================================================
Please read DEC95.TXT for a detailed list of the new virus
definitions in this update and important information about current
worldwide virus alerts.
We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please post them wherever
you download this file.
Thank you for using SYMANTEC/Peter Norton products.