Copyright: ReadMe file for this version of Vet 95 & NT


icon on the desktop
Do you want a Vet icon on your desktop?

Many customers have asked for us to put an Icon or a short-cut on the desktop to make it easier for people to start Vet. Many other users said that they did not want us putting an extra icon on their desktop. In Vet95/NT version 9.61 an option will be added to the configuration wizard which will allow you to have an icon added to your desktop.


Customising you start-up scan
You can now customise your start-up scan

Open Vet and select Options | Program | Start-Up | Customise Start-up options. You can then enter any command line that you can make with the Vet95/NT command line switches.

Long-form command line options

All options are able to be abbreviated providing the abbreviation is unambiguous and three or more characters in length.

Scanning

/display=full - default, display the main GUI.

/display=progress - show a progress meter of the scan.

/display=notify - hide the progress meter unless infection detected.

/display=none - do not show anything.   (replaces /&)

/ext - specify a list of extensions to scan.

Multiple extensions can be delimited like so: /ext=”exe,dll,sys” or

/ext=exe,dll,sys;

/ext=* - scan all files

/ext  - scan the default extensions.   (replaces /.=)

/resume - begin scan from where the last scan to use /maxfiles ended.

 /resume now resumes a user-aborted scan also.   (replaces /P)

/maxfiles - specify the number of files to scan. eg.

  /maxfiles=1000    (replaces /M= )

/memoryscan - scan memory.

/nomemoryscan - do not scan memory.

/bootscan - scan the boot sector(s).

/nobootscan - do not scan the boot sector(s).   (replaces /!S)

/renamed - scan renamed files ( *._?? ).

/norenamed - do not scan renamed files.     (replaces /!V)

/fast - scans entry point of each file.

/full - scans every byte of each file.   (replaces /F and /!F)

/sub - includes subdirectories in the scan.

/nosub - does not include subdirectories.   (replaces /R)

/progressive - triggers the progressive scan (options defined within the program).

/autoscan - equivalent to /progressive (redundant as of 9.60)

Actions

The Action options will specify one of the following values...

 clean, rename, reportonly, delete

/infected= - specify the action to be taken on infected files.

/infected=clean

/infected=rename

/infected=delete

/infected=reportonly   (replaces /!C, /U, and /Z)

/suspect= - specify the action to be taken on suspected infections.

/suspect=rename

/suspect=delete

/suspect=reportonly   (replaces /O, and /Y)

/macro= - specify the action to be taken on infected documents.

/macro=clean

/macro=reportonly

Reporting

/report= - specifies how much information is to be output.

Current available values are:

/report=infected  - report only infected files.

/report=all  - report all files scanned show all files scanned.   (replaces /E)

/logfile - use the default log filename.

/logfile=”filename” - specify a log filename.

/nologfile - do not write to a log.   (replaces /L and /L= )

Miscellaneous

/exit - VET is to exit on completion of the scan.   (replaces /X)

/help - print the command line help. The current /? switch will be kept as it is a fairly standard option.

/cancel - default, allow cancelling of the scan.

/nocancel - disable cancelling of the scan


Network installation
There is now an easier way to install Vet across a network

The new Master Setup allows you to transfer installation files and set configuration options for the Automatic Setup. This can be performed for several platforms at once.

•	Insert the Vet floppy disk in a floppy drive (or the CD into the CD drive and close the drive door). If you are creating a master copy of Vet from a floppy disk: Select Start |Run..., then type A:\SETUP /MASTER (or B:\SETUP /Master if the you placed the floppy disk into B drive), and select OK.

•	If you are creating a Master copy of Vet from a CD: The automatic installation will attempt to install a single copy of Vet. When the Setup wizard appears select Cancel and confirm. Select Start | Run... type the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive, a colon, \SETUP, a space, /MASTER and select <Enter>.i.e. D:\SETUP /MASTER

The Master Setup dialog will appear and will prompt for the location to hold the Master Auto-Install script. Either accept the default location (C:\AutoVet) or select Browse and choose another location, then select the Windows 3.1x Operating System and select Next> to continue.

NOTE: As the Auto-Install script will be used to load Vet onto each workstation, it must be placed in a directory and drive that can be accessed by all workstations.

Vet will delete any existing files from the "Auto-Installation" directory before copying the new master version to it. Setup will display the Vet licence agreement. The licence conditions must be accepted for the installation to proceed. Select Yes to proceed.

The files will be transferred. If you are installing from floppy disks you will be required to put in the second disk during this step. Once all of the files have finished being copied to the "Auto-Installation" directory the configuration wizard will be run.

Due to the dynamic nature of the configuration wizard all of the information on the options that you will be presented with can be found by selecting the context sensitive Help button.

To accept the options on any page, and move onto the next page select the Next> button. The configuration of the wizard can be cancelled at any time by selecting the Cancel button.

If you have already installed this version of Vet and just wish to change the default configuration, enter the path to the directory where you have stored your Master copy of Vet, then add \SETUP /MASTER and press <Enter>. i.e.   M:\utils\vet\vetNT\setup /master <Enter>.  (Please note that there is a space between "\SETUP" and "/MASTER")


Upgrading your resident protection
What are the changes to the way the Resident Protection is upgraded?

The resident protection for Vet has been improved. In the past you needed to re-boot your PC after loading a Vet upgrade so that the resident protection would be updated with the latest virus detection and cleaning. The improvements in version 9.60 mean that the resident protection will be dynamically updated and it is no longer necessary to reboot after upgrading Vet.

If you are installing Vet for the first time you will still need to reboot to start the resident protection.

By changing the configuration you can  'disable' the resident protection on-the-fly so that it will not find viruses. Re-booting is still necessary if you wish to remove the resident protection from memory.


You will be accepting a new software licence
The license to use Vet has changed

Please note that the text in the license agreement has been updated and that by accepting the license during installation you will be accepting the new license terms and conditions.


Installation Wizard
During installation the new installation wizard will be run

In order to make it easier to configure Vet when you first install it, an installation wizard has been included during the installation steps. Once you have specified the directory that you wish to have Vet installed to the files will be copied across and the wizard will be run.

Once you have checked all of the options in the wizard your copy of Vet will be installed and configured. The wizard can be run to alter your configuration at a later date by opening Vet and selecting Option | Options wizard.

One large advantage that the new wizard has over the old “Install Shield” installation is that each dialog in the wizard has a help button that links to the, context sensitive, on-line help.

So you can get more information on each of the options in the dialog by selecting the help button.


A new way to catch macro virus variants
How is Vet dealing with all of the new macro viruses that are appearing?

Each time we write a new version of Vet it is able to detect and clean ALL of the macro viruses that we know about when the version is written. Due to the rise in the number of new variations of existing macro viruses Vet has modified the macro virus detection so that if any part of a macro virus is found in a Word97 document all of the macros will be removed.

This 'Nuke 'em all' solution will detect and remove any new variations of existing viruses, the down side is that it will also remove legitimate macros from the document.


Send your virus alert emails to Vet
New Information on viruses in the wild. Please help!

The recent addition of Email alerting has allowed an email message to be generated whenever a virus is found. The email address virus-alert@cybec.com.au  has been added as one of the defaults in the list of people to send  your email alert to.

By leaving virus-alert@vet.com.au in the TO: field, a copy of the email alert will be sent to us at Vet Anti-Virus Software. These alerts will be used by Vet to monitor the frequency of viruses in the wild. NONE of your personal details will be released to the public, ONLY the date and type of virus found will become public.

If you do not wish to participate then please remove this default when you are configuring the email alerting.


Limit log file size
The size of the log files can now be configured (Vet95 Only)

Open Vet and select Options | Program | Reporting | Limit log file size, and enter the maximum size for any of the log files. Once this size is exceeded the oldest information will be removed as new information is added to each of the log files.


Differences between Vet95 and  VetNT
What are the differences between Vet for 95 & NT?

Many customers have commented on the similarities between the Vet 95 and Vet NT scanners. While they are similar there are a number of differences between them:

•	Vet NT has Email alerting for On Demand and Resident Scanning but Vet95 currently only has Email alerting for viruses detected during an On Demand scan. Email alerting for Vet95 with resident protection will be released in Vet version 9.70.

•	No logfile is used under Vet NT resident protection because all the log information goes to the NT system log.

•	You will need Administrator Privileges to install Vet NT unless you have an NT Domain. If you do have a Domain Server please contact Vet support or the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on www.vet.com.au for detailed instructions on a better way to install VetNT across a network.


DEC Alpha protection
DEC Alpha macro virus detection and cleaning

The DEC Alpha will look exactly the same as VetNT except that the functionality for floppy and File protection will be greyed out. In later versions, when the functionality is enabled it will be un-greyed.


Printing a copy of the installation configuration wizard
How can I get a printed copy of the Installation Wizard options?

Open Vet and select Help | Help options. Once the help file is open select  Options wizard | How to print out the wizard information, and then select the print button.


When will the quarterly upgrades arrive?
When will the next quarterly upgrade arrive?

The Quarterly upgrades are scheduled to be sent to all registered customers within the three months that make up each quarter of the year. During our testing process if bugs are found the version will be sent back to the programmers until the version is bug free. From time to time this will cause irregular gaps between upgrades.


Excel problem fixed
Bug Fixes

Some customers found that once their excel spreadsheets had macro viruses that they would not print properly. This has been fixed in 9.60.


Out-of-date warning
How can I disable the Out-of-date warning?

If your current version of Vet brings up an "Out-of-date" warning and you have not received the next version then it is possible to disable the warning. Before you disable this warning please check that your system time is correct.

0	To disable please open Vet and select Options | Program | Reporting | Suppress out-of-date warning.


How to print out this file
How can I easily print out the README.HLP file?

To print out a copy of this README file simply select the Print button above.

Readme for Vet 95 & NT version 9.60

Do you want a Vet icon on your desktop?

Many customers have asked for us to put an Icon or a short-cut on the desktop to make it easier for people to start Vet. Many other users said that they did not want us putting an extra icon on their desktop. In Vet95/NT version 9.61 an option will be added to the configuration wizard which will allow you to have an icon added to your desktop.

DEC Alpha macro virus detection and cleaning

The DEC Alpha will look exactly the same as VetNT except that the functionality for floppy and File protection will be greyed out. In later versions, when the functionality is enabled it will be un-greyed.

You can now customise your start-up scan

Open Vet and select Options | Program | Start-Up | Customise Start-up options. You can then enter any command line that you can make with the Vet95/NT command line switches

Long-form command line options

All options are able to be abbreviated providing the abbreviation is unambiguous and three or more characters in length.

Scanning

/display=full - default, display the main GUI.

/display=progress - show a progress meter of the scan.

/display=notify - hide the progress meter unless infection detected.

/display=none - do not show anything.   (replaces /&)

/ext - specify a list of extensions to scan.

Multiple extensions can be delimited like so: /ext=”exe,dll,sys” or

/ext=exe,dll,sys;

/ext=* - scan all files

/ext  - scan the default extensions.   (replaces /.=)

/resume - begin scan from where the last scan to use /maxfiles ended.

 /resume now resumes a user-aborted scan also.   (replaces /P)

/maxfiles - specify the number of files to scan. eg.

  /maxfiles=1000    (replaces /M= )

/memoryscan - scan memory.

/nomemoryscan - do not scan memory.

/bootscan - scan the boot sector(s).

/nobootscan - do not scan the boot sector(s).   (replaces /!S)

/renamed - scan renamed files ( *._?? ).

/norenamed - do not scan renamed files.     (replaces /!V)

/fast - scans entry point of each file.

/full - scans every byte of each file.   (replaces /F and /!F)

/sub - includes subdirectories in the scan.

/nosub - does not include subdirectories.   (replaces /R)

/progressive - triggers the progressive scan (options defined within the program).

/autoscan - equivalent to /progressive (redundant as of 9.60)

Actions

The Action options will specify one of the following values...

 clean, rename, reportonly, delete

/infected= - specify the action to be taken on infected files.

/infected=clean

/infected=rename

/infected=delete

/infected=reportonly   (replaces /!C, /U, and /Z)

/suspect= - specify the action to be taken on suspected infections.

/suspect=rename

/suspect=delete

/suspect=reportonly   (replaces /O, and /Y)

/macro= - specify the action to be taken on infected documents.

/macro=clean

/macro=reportonly

Reporting

/report= - specifies how much information is to be output.

Current available values are:

/report=infected  - report only infected files.

/report=all  - report all files scanned show all files scanned.   (replaces /E)

/logfile - use the default log filename.

/logfile=”filename” - specify a log filename.

/nologfile - do not write to a log.   (replaces /L and /L= )

Miscellaneous

/exit - VET is to exit on completion of the scan.   (replaces /X)

/help - print the command line help. The current /? switch will be kept as it is a fairly standard option.

/cancel - default, allow cancelling of the scan.

/nocancel - disable cancelling of the scan

There is now an easier way to install Vet across a network

The new Master Setup allows you to transfer installation files and set configuration options for the Automatic Setup. This can be performed for several platforms at once.

•	Insert the Vet floppy disk in a floppy drive (or the CD into the CD drive and close the drive door). If you are creating a master copy of Vet from a floppy disk: Select Start |Run..., then type A:\SETUP /MASTER (or B:\SETUP /Master if the you placed the floppy disk into B drive), and select OK.

•	If you are creating a Master copy of Vet from a CD: The automatic installation will attempt to install a single copy of Vet. When the Setup wizard appears select Cancel and confirm. Select Start | Run... type the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive, a colon, \SETUP, a space, /MASTER and select <Enter>.i.e. D:\SETUP /MASTER

The Master Setup dialog will appear and will prompt for the location to hold the Master Auto-Install script. Either accept the default location (C:\AutoVet) or select Browse and choose another location, then select the Windows 3.1x Operating System and select Next> to continue.

NOTE: As the Auto-Install script will be used to load Vet onto each workstation, it must be placed in a directory and drive that can be accessed by all workstations.

Vet will delete any existing files from the "Auto-Installation" directory before copying the new master version to it. Setup will display the Vet licence agreement. The licence conditions must be accepted for the installation to proceed. Select Yes to proceed.

The files will be transferred. If you are installing from floppy disks you will be required to put in the second disk during this step. Once all of the files have finished being copied to the "Auto-Installation" directory the configuration wizard will be run.

Due to the dynamic nature of the configuration wizard all of the information on the options that you will be presented with can be found by selecting the context sensitive Help button.

To accept the options on any page, and move onto the next page select the Next> button. The configuration of the wizard can be cancelled at any time by selecting the Cancel button.

If you have already installed this version of Vet and just wish to change the default configuration, enter the path to the directory where you have stored your Master copy of Vet, then add \SETUP /MASTER and press <Enter>. i.e.   M:\utils\vet\vetNT\setup /master <Enter>.  (Please note that there is a space between "\SETUP" and "/MASTER")

What are the differences between Vet for 95 & NT?

Many customers have commented on the similarities between the Vet 95 and Vet NT scanners. While they are similar there are a number of differences between them:

•	NT has Email alerting for On Demand and Resident Scanning but Vet95 currently only has Email alerting for viruses detected during an On Demand scan. Email alerting for Vet95 with resident protection will be released in Vet version 9.70.

•	No logfile is used under NT resident protection because all the log information goes to the NT system log.

•	You will need Administrator Privileges to install Vet NT unless you have an NT Domain. If you do have a Domain Server please contact Vet support or the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on www.vet.com.au for detailed instructions on a better way to install VetNT across a network.

What are the changes to the way the Resident Protection is upgraded?

The resident protection for Vet has been improved. In the past you needed to re-boot your PC after loading a Vet upgrade so that the resident protection would be updated with the latest virus detection and cleaning. The improvements in version 9.60 mean that the resident protection will be dynamically updated and it is no longer necessary to reboot after upgrading Vet.

If you are installing Vet for the first time you will still need to reboot to start the resident protection.

By changing the configuration you can  'disable' the resident protection on-the-fly so that it will not find viruses. Re-booting is still necessary if you wish to remove the resident protection from memory.

How can I get a printed copy of the Installation Wizard options?

Open Vet and select Help | Help options. Once the help file is open select  Options wizard | How to print out the wizard information, and then select the print button.

Bug Fixes

Some customers found that once their excel spreadsheets had macro viruses that they would not print properly. This has been fixed in 9.60.

When will the next quarterly upgrade arrive?

The Quarterly upgrades are scheduled to be sent to all registered customers within the three months that make up each quarter of the year. During our testing process if bugs are found the version will be sent back to the programmers until the version is bug free. From time to time this will cause irregular gaps between upgrades.

How can I disable the Out-of-date warning?

If your current version of Vet brings up an "Out-of-date" warning and you have not received the next version then it is possible to disable the warning. Before you disable this warning please check that your system time is correct.

0	To disable please open Vet and select Options | Program | Reporting | Suppress out-of-date warning.

New Information on viruses in the wild. Please help.

The recent addition of Email alerting has allowed an email message to be generated whenever a virus is found. The email address virus-alert@cybec.com.au  has been added as one of the defaults in the list of people to send  your email alert to.

By leaving virus-alert@vet.com.au in the TO: field, a copy of the email alert will be sent to us at Vet Anti-Virus Software. These alerts will be used by Vet to monitor the frequency of viruses in the wild. NONE of your personal details will be released to the public, ONLY the date and type of virus found will become public.

If you do not wish to participate then please remove this default when you are configuring the email alerting.

How is Vet dealing with all of the new macro viruses that are appearing?

Each time we write a new version of Vet it is able to detect and clean ALL of the macro viruses that we know about when the version is written. Due to the rise in the number of new variations of existing macro viruses Vet has modified the macro virus detection so that if any part of a macro virus is found in a Word97 document all of the macros will be removed.

0	This 'Nuke 'em all' solution will detect and remove any new variations of existing viruses, the down side is that it will also remove legitimate macros from the document.

The size of the log files can now be configured (Vet95 Only)

Open Vet and select Options | Program | Reporting | Limit log file size, and enter the maximum size for any of the log files. Once this size is exceeded the oldest information will be removed as new information is added to each of the log files.

The licence to use Vet has changed

Please note that the text in the licence agreement has been updated and that by accepting the licence during installation you will be accepting  the new licence terms and conditions.

How can I easily print out the README.HLP file?

All of the individual items in the README file will be cut and pasted into a single page to make it easier to print.


Contact Information

The developers of Vet have always aimed to provide straightforward software that will operate in the background until a virus attempts to infect and damage your PC.

To become a Registered Vet User talk to our sales department or fill in and return the registration card to your nearest Vet supplier.

AUSTRALIA:

Cybec Pty Ltd,

1601 Malvern Rd, Glen Iris 3146, Victoria, Australia. ACN:007229361

Melbourne Customers Phone Support 9825 5656 (8:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST)

Non Melbourne Phone Support 1800 807 062 (8:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST)

Fax (+61) 03 9886 0844  Email support@vet.com.au  Web: http://www.vet.com.au

Phone Sales 1300 364 750  Email info@vet.com.au

U.K. & EUROPE:

Vet Anti-Virus Software Ltd,

342 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2HW, England.

Phone (+44) 0114 275 7501 Fax (+44) 0114 275 7508

Email support@vetavs.co.uk

Web www.vetavs.co.uk

NEW ZEALAND:

Vet Anti-Virus Software Ltd,

Level 4, 10-12 Scotia Place, Auckland, NZ.

P.O. Box 7429, Wellesley Street, Auckland, NZ

Phone(+64) 9 309 3281 Fax (+64) 9 309 3287

Freecall 0800 838 691

Email sales@vetavs.co.nz

BELGIUM, HOLLAND & LUXEMBOURG:

Data Results Nederland BV

Industrieweg 30, NL-4283 GZ  Giessen, The Netherlands

Phone +31 (0)183 449944 (Support: 08:30 to 17:30)

Fax   +31 (0)183 449045

Email support@dataresults.nl

Web www.dataresults.nl

MALAYSIA

Vet Anti-Virus Software Sdn Bhd

21-3A Jalan SS 23/15, Taman SEA, Petaling Jaya, 47400 Selangor, Malaysia.

Phone (+60) 03 705 1103 (8:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST)

Fax (+60) 03 705 1203

Email info-asia@vet.com.au


Why you should become a registered Vet user
 Why Should You Become a Registered Vet User.

This copy of Vet provides protection against all viruses that are known to be in the wild at the time of production. Unfortunately new viruses and new varieties of existing viruses appear on an almost weekly basis. Registered Vet Customers get a comprehensive solution for protection against viruses.

The services and benefits of becoming a registered Vet customer depend on the country where Vet was purchased. Services that are commonly offered are listed below.

1)	Vet upgrades mailed to you every quarter or accessible from the web site to protect against new viruses

2)	A full set of user manuals - comprehensive installation and usage details

3)	Additional installation options for networks and systems administrators

4)	Access to the Vet internet web site and Bulletin board service - used to provide updates and general virus information

5)	Free unlimited Email and phone support (See the Contact page for the support hours)

6)	48 Hour fixes - If you discover a new virus that Vet does not clean we will provide a solution within 48 hours of receiving a copy of the virus

7)	Employee Protection - Any company holding a Vet site licence, that is a licence to install Vet on every PC in the work place, may allow all employees to install Vet on their home-use computers, free of charge.

8)	On Site Support - Charges normally apply, but we are committed to supporting our registered Vet users

So, please return the registration card with the appropriate fee or talk to your local Vet sales team.