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Worm Gobbler v1.1 - Autostart virus scanning utility
Provided as unsupported Freeware. You may pass this utility on to others(only
along with this Readme file), but please call and ask Jim Kreinbrink at
(303-333-5466) before otherwise distributing (via web page, etc.). Note that
we had so many inquiries about redistributing Worm Gobbler v1.0x that we now
have special terms. See Worm Gobbler's About box.
BY USING THE WORM GOBBLER APPLICATION, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE BELOW.
See Lineaux's web page at http://www.lineaux.com for information on the Autostart
virus. Worm Gobbler is the new name of this software; the new name should
prevent confusion with Ealy Bird, the excellent shareware reminder tool.
To use the Worm Gobbler utility,
1. open your Quicktime Settings control panel (If you do not have a Quicktime
Settings control panel, see the section below titled "Quicktime 2.0 users".)
Select the "autoplay" popup menu. Make sure "Enable CD-ROM Autoplay" is
unchecked. This will help prevent the virus from spreading. Audio Autoplay is
safe.
2. Restart with Extensions off by holding down the shift key.
3. Run the Worm Gobbler Application. It will scan for and remove the virus files.
4. Restart. If Worm Gobbler found any virus files, be sure to mount and scan
removable media. You can safely run Worm Gobbler with extensions on, since Worm
Gobbler would have already deleted the evil invisible Desktop Print Spooler and
Desktop Printr Spooler Extensions(Incidentally, a visible Extension named Desktop
Printer Spooler is legitimate).
5. Run your favorite hard drive diagnostic software. The worm modifies
information in the boot blocks of infected media Specifically, it modifies
the boot block values for the clipboard name. Run Norton Disk Doctor or Apple
Disk First Aid to fix.
NEW! Scans your Photoshop folder!
And remembers your Photoshop folder(s) between sessions! If you answer that
you have more than one Photoshop folder, it will remember that fact, too. Select
any folder to scan.
The Worm Gobbler scanner scans for certain virus files based upon published reports
of the virus. If the virus files have been renamed or if a new strain of the
virus appears, Worm Gobbler will not detect it. Worm Gobbler can only be as accurate
as the published reports on the virus - This is why we are releasing it as
unsupported. If this utility is not working for you, simply use another one.
Worm Gobbler is no substitute for a commercial Antivirus software package. Up to
date virus definition files and correctly set preferences are also important. See
our web page at http://www.lineaux.com for directions on setting up SAM.
Quicktime 2.0 Users:
If you do not have a Quicktime Settings control panel, get info on your Quicktime
extension (In the System Folder, Extensions folder). Quicktime v2.0 users can be
infected by the virus, and do not have an option to turn off the "CD-ROM
Autoplay" mechanism the virus is using to infect. Take the time now to update
your quicktime software to at least v2.5 at http://www.quicktime.apple.com, then
follow the procedure outlined above.
Worm Gobbler was created with Microbrew™, a visual programming environment for
nonprogrammers. Creating applications with Microbrew is a fun, drag and drop
process. Email Sales@networkmultimedia.com for more information on this excellent tool.
LEGAL STUFF
All products, name brands and trademarks are property of their respective
holders.
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Launching the Worm Gobbler application signifies your acceptance of this license.
The Worm Gobbler application is provided on an "as is" basis, and all other
warranties and conditions, whether express or implied or collateral are
disclaimed, including, without limitation, non-infringement, compatibility, or
that the software is error-free, or that errors can or will be corrected. Worm
Gobbler is unsupported freeware. Neither Lineaux, Inc. nor the software's author
shall be held accountable for any damage or misuse resulting from the Worm Gobbler
software's use or distribution. Lineaux, Inc. and Jim Kreinbrink, the software's
author, specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. The user has the responsibility to inform
others under his/her employment, direction or control of the terms of this
agreement.
Version history:
1.1
• even more detailed checking - quite thorough.
• checks Photoshop, Illustrator, and other
folders, too.
• remembers folders. That's one smart Gobbler!
• small changes to the log & its display
• Deletes locked virus extensions files.
• Detection of A, B, C, D, E & F variants
Will detect others, too, with the same names.
• no more external suspects file.
• enticing, colorful icon!
• Changed name to Worm Gobbler and reposted.
1.04
• company info added
• removed improper "virii" from logs and window
• interface (buttons grey) enhancements
• known bug - "concatenate" error if suspects file
is missing, renamed, lost, stolen or mangled.
1.03 - first public release
• artwork & catchy name from lovely wife Lisa
• some semblance of order in the windows
• posted to Lineaux's web site
• Scans for virus in RAM
1.02
• New! Improved! Now less crappy!
• Consolidated ugly logs into one huge one.
• Added log of viruses detected.
1.01
• UGLY, but works