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ViruSafe 4.55 READ.ME --------------------- WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 4.55 -------------------------- Detects More Viruses -------------------- ViruSafe version 4.55 now recognizes 92 more viruses and 277 additional mutations than the previous version 4.5. While VC can automatically recognize and learn the signatures of most unknown viruses, this new virus information boosts the power of your virus detection system significantly. New file BOOTREST.COM --------------------- In addition to the files listed in the documentation, ViruSafe will also create the files BOOTREST.COM and READ.ME on your Emergency Rescue Diskette. You can use the utility BOOTREST.COM to restore the boot sectors and CMOS, or choose one of the restore options in PCC, PIC or VSMENU. Consult your Emergency Rescue Disk's READ.ME file for specific information on restoring your computer's boot sectors and CMOS RAM. New Configuration Options ------------------------- Quick Scanning Option - A new option has been added for virus scanning that will dramatically reduce the time needed to verify files. If you choose the Quick option, you will be able to identify all of the viruses that you can with the Normal option, yet the scanning speed is up to 300% faster. However, you will not be able to identify multiple viruses or multiple infections within files as you will with the Normal option. If you detect a virus with the Quick option, you should perform the virus removal operation or delete the file and then rescan the files using the Normal scanning method. By rescanning with the Normal option you will be sure to catch any instances of multiple infections within your files. Toggle the options with the spacebar or the left and right arrow keys. Press Esc to save and exit. Erase Option - The erase option has been added for users that do not want to attempt any virus removal. When the erase option is selected, the infected file will be automatically erased in order to destroy the virus. Be careful when selecting this option, because erased files are permanently destroyed and you will not be able to recover them with undelete tools like those found in XTreeGold 2.x or DOS 5.0. Toggle the options with the spacebar or the left and right arrow keys. Press Esc to save and exit. VS Monitor Option - Using this menu, you can specify what type of protection you would like VS to use as it's default settings. The ViruSafe default options are indicated with check marks. Toggle the options with the spacebar or the left and right arrow keys to mark the option of your choice. Press Esc to save and exit. New Command-Line Option ----------------------- /Q +-(in addition to your other command-line options). Invokes the Quick scanning mode. You can use this with a plus or minus modifier to enable or disable Quick Scanning. The default is Quick Scanning. Other Changes from the Documentation ------------------------------------ o The Program Integrity Check (PIC) now stores the hidden file VS.VS in the root directory of each disk that you check, not in a directory \VS as stated in the ViruSafe User Guide. o The PC Checkup program now will display a "Network" option from it's main menu if you are attached to a network. The Network menu choice will display information about the servers to which you are attached. o The PC Checkup program will allow you to make a copy of your boot sectors and partition table before you attempt any restoration. This step will allow you to reinstate your original information if the restoration is not successful. o When using the drive selection menus in VSMENU (as described on page 28), you have some additional options if you are operating on a network. Choosing Local will act on all Local (non-network) logical drives. Choosing All HD will act on all non-floppy or removable drives. In addition, if you are using Novell NetWare, you will see a box appear with the server and volume name as you scroll through the drive listing. o The 5 1/4" original ViruSafe disk is write-protected so that virtually all viruses will find it impossible to infect your original diskette. Your 3 1/2" diskette is not write-protected, so you should slide the small square button in the corner of the diskette so that the tiny window is open. This prevents accidental damage or overwrite as well. Installing Version 4.55 ----------------------- You should use your original, write-protected disks to install the new version of ViruSafe. You should always use the INSTALL program to properly install ViruSafe on a new system. If, however, you've used LapLink or another type of computer-to-computer file transfer or you use floppy disks to copy your ViruSafe installation, DO NOT COPY THE VS.VS FILE. This file is specific to the computer on which ViruSafe was originally installed. If you copy this file, you could lose data by damaging critical system areas. To install ViruSafe, insert Disk #1 in either the 5 1/4" or 3 1/2" drive and type: A: (or B:) INSTALL Refer to your ViruSafe User's Guide for complete installation instructions. Upgrading to ViruSafe 4.55 -------------------------- If you are upgrading from an earlier version of ViruSafe, the system disks that are included in this package contain a complete new set of ViruSafe files. They will be used to replace the version of ViruSafe that you are currently using. Important Installation Step for Upgrades Only --------------------------------------------- The Program Integrity Check (PIC) now stores the hidden file VS.VS in the root directory of each disk that you check, not in a directory \VS as stated in the ViruSafe User Guide. Once you have installed ViruSafe version 4.55 you will need to move the VS.VS file to the root directory of each disk on which you have marked files. If you do not move this file, you will have to remark your files with PIC manually. By moving the file, you can retain your earlier settings. To begin this procedure you must first return to DOS and make the hidden file VS.VS visible by using the DOS Attribute (ATTRIB) command. You can do this by typing: CD \VS ATTRIB -H VS.VS which will first change to the \VS directory, where the VS.VS file was originally stored. The second step will remove the hidden attribute from the file VS.VS. Next, you will copy the VS.VS file to the root directory by typing: COPY VS.VS \ DEL VS.VS and then delete the original file. Once you have moved the file, we can change to the root directory and make the file hidden again by typing: CD \ ATTRIB +H VS.VS The procedure is now complete. Note on PIC ----------- If you have installed any new hardware that would modify your boot sector (e.g. a new hard drive) or you have used LapLink to copy ViruSafe from one computer to another, answer Quit or Skip to bypass restoring the boot sector when presented with the PIC warning. You should then recalculate the values for the boot sector using either PIC or VSMENU. Note on Checking the Boot Sector -------------------------------- The menu option "Check Boot Sectors Only" found in UNVIRUS.EXE (and VSMENU) will check AND REMOVE viruses found in the computer's boot sector. This command is a shortcut if you are sure that your computer is infected only in the boot sector area(s). If for some reason you do not want to remove any boot sector viruses that you may encouter, you should use the Check Programs option and press Esc immediately after the boot sector is examined. DOS 5.0 ------- ViruSafe is fully compatible with DOS 5.0.The ViruSafe Monitor(VS.EXE) can be safely loaded high with most memory managers. The command with DOS 5.0 would be "LoadHigh VS <switches>" or"LH VS <switches>". When you are formatting new, unformatted diskettes with DOS 5.0, you should consider using the /U command-line option found in DOS's FORMAT command. A typical command line might be "FORMAT A: /U" This command forces an unconditional format.If VS is loaded and is checking the diskette boot sectors, a delay of a few seconds may be noted.This is due to a combination of checking by DOS and VS. The delay can be reduced significantly with the FORMAT /U switch. Using ViruSafe under Windows 3.0 or DESQview -------------------------------------------- If you are using the VS TSR with Windows, DESQview, GEM or another windowing environment, you should set the option "Check Memory Size Changes" to Off. These environments will cause false errors as a result of their normal operation. To turn the option off permanently, use the VS Monitor Defaults option in the configuration menu of VSMENU. Set the appropriate options and save your settings. VS will use these settings each time you load the program. To turn the option off temporarily, start VS and toggle the option off with the spacebar or the left and right arrow keys. Then quit VS by pressing the Esc key. Or, you can start VS by typing: VS /C- The /C switch is used to control the Check Memory Size Changes option. Printing Under Windows 3.0 -------------------------- In some cases, you may experience printing problems with Windows 3.0 when you have the VS TSR loaded, especially to network printers. You should not make this change if you're not experiencing any problems. However, if you are experiencing difficulties, you can solve most problems by editing your WIN.INI file. You can edit the file with any text editor, including the text editor in PCC. The WIN.INI file has a section called [Ports]. A typical line entry under this section would look something like this: LPT1:= To improve your printing, you should change this entry to look like this: LPT1.PRN:= This is an example, and you should do this for each port that you use for printing. Most systems use LPT1:, but you may also have to edit the other ports listed. After you have edited and saved your WIN.INI file, You will have to perform additional configuration from within Windows. Start Windows, or restart Windows if it was already running to load the changed WIN.INI values. In the Main Program Group, you should have a utility called Control Panel. Start Control Panel and select the Printers icon. The Printers area is used to reconfigure your printers. Choose the "Configure..."button. For each printer that you have installed, match the printer to the appropriate Port entry. For example, if your HP Laserjet was installed to LPT1:, you should use the Printer utility to configure it to operate on the port LPT1.PRN: Your printer will operate in the same way as it did before you installed ViruSafe and you should not notice any differences. Technical Support ----------------- Technical Support is available from 8:00pm to 5:00pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. If you need assistance outside of this time, you can choose from one of the following options depending on your preference and the nature of the problem. Please have all relevant information available before calling. In many cases, we suggest executing PC Checkup with the /P switch (type PCC /P) to generate a system report. You can then fax this information to aid in troubleshooting your problem. Telephone Service In-person support is available during the hours listed above, but technical messages can be left on voicemail anytime that our department is closed or busy. Call the regular business number listed below and follow the instructions given for technical service. Calls are returned within 24 hours, and in most cases, you'll hear from our department before the close of the same business day. Facsimile Service All faxes for technical support should be addressed to "Technical Support Department". Please include your company name, the person to contact, your facsimile number and a voice number where you can be reached, along with a description of the problem. BBS Service Our Technical Support BBS can be reached 24 hours a day via your computer and modem. This system contains product information, files for certain types of updates, and messaging capabilities for you to leave questions or suggestions. Set your modem software to any baud rate up to 14,400, and set databits to 8, stopbits to 1 and set parity to no. Compuserve Our support area on Compuserve is similar to a BBS in that you can leave messages and download product information and other files. The XTree support area is located in the PC Vendor E area. Type "GO XTREE" from any CompuServe prompt to access the forum. You can send private messages to the CompuServe address listed below. Phone Numbers Phone:................(805) 541-0604 Facsimile:............(805) 541-8053 BBS:..................(805) 546-9150 CompuServe address:...75300,2266 Registration Card ----------------- Make sure that you complete and return your registration card. Only registered users will be notified when new virus signature updates and program upgrades are available. Your free virus update certificate is only good if you are a registered user. Please do not return your virus update certificate until you receive an update notification from XTree Company. End of READ.ME file -------------------