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THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) V7.0B Copyright 1990-1993 By S.T.CALISE * All Rights Reserved * STC BBS: 908-206-1386 TABLE OF CONTENTS page Disclaimer ........................... 2 Hardware/Software Required ........................... 3 Brief Program Overview ........................... 3 Installation ........................... 3 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 OVERFLOW Warning ........................... 11 Make Self-Extracting ZIPS ........................... 11 ZIP File Comments ........................... 11 Test/Check ZIPFILE(S) ........................... 11 ZIP Password Protection ........................... 11 Memory Available Function ........................... 12 Insufficient Memory ........................... 12 Virus Scan Files (F8-ON/OFF) ........................... 13 VIRUS Scan Submenu ........................... 13 Possible Virus Found! ........................... 13 Virus Check - Program Files ........................... 14 Using ALT-P to Change Dirs. ........................... 14 Operating from Windows ........................... 14 Screen saver function ........................... 15 Virus Detection Addendum ........................... 15 Terminus START-UP OPTIONS ........................... 15 DOS Errorlevel on EXIT ........................... 15 Compatibility note ........................... 15 Update/Change Information ........................... 16 TroubleShooting/Error Msgs. ........................... 18 Upgrades/Updates ........................... 20 Registration Information ........................... 20 Acknowledgements ........................... 21 - PAGE 2 - Programs included in THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) Package: ZT70B.EXE ; ZTCF70.EXE; PRINTDOC.BAT; ZT70BDOC.TXT; README70.TXT ; and STC.ICO (6 files ONLY!) You have a contiguous five(5) day period to evaluate THE ZIP TERMINUS starting from the date you first receive it. Your PAID registration/ license is required for any use beyond this period. The author and holder of copyright hereby disclaim 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! **** Refer to pages 20,21 for trademark acknowledgements. ********************* 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! ********************* **** The following terms used in this document, program and help file: The term "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 archive refers to an archive which may contain other archives. - PAGE 3 - HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS 640K BYTES CONVENTIONAL DOS MEMORY 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 V2.11 - 5.0 (DOS V3.1 or HIGHER REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN VIRUSCAN(tm)/PKZIP(tm) FUNCTIONS) PKZIP(tm) v1.1 or v2.04g(see below) by PKWARE, INC. VIRUSCAN(tm) 9.14v102 by McAfee Associates **** The ZIP TERMINUS was created to be run on a stand-alone PC. **** 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 writing 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. ***** 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. PKZIP(tm) files needed are : PKZIP.EXE; PKUNZIP.EXE; ZIP2EXE.EXE; (v1.1 or v2.04g) McAfee VIRUSCAN files needed: SCAN.EXE version 9.14v102 ZIP TERMINUS files needed : ZT70B.EXE, ZTCF70.EXE; - PAGE 4 - HARD DRIVE: 1. Create separate subdirs. for PKZIP(tm), THE ZIP TERMINUS, and VIRUSCAN(tm). 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 zt70B.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 or a subdirectory on the drive where you have placed the TERMINUS files. ------------------------------------------------------------ FLOPPY : 1. Format a blank data disk. 2. Copy The Zip TERMINUS and SCAN.EXE files to the disk. Put them in the ROOT DIR - not a subdirectory. 3. Place your disk in Drive #A. Type the following lines and press <ENTER> after each: a: cd\ zt70B.exe 4. Press F5 to configure when you arrive at the main menu. NOTE: Floppy installation allows only virus scan functions to be selected. Compress, Extract, Make SFX, Create/Restore M-V Zips and certain other program functions are not available if a floppy installation is detected. Use of a hard disk is required to gain full access. 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 must be changed to suitable locations. Other items to change are the location of PKZIP, VIRUSCAN, screen saver ON/OFF, location of the scan activity log, etc. Floppy installation initializes the table in a different manner. - PAGE 5 - ***** CONFIGURE THE ZIP TERMINUS: THE ZIP TERMINUS(c) may be configured from the main program menu or a sub-menu while the program is running. It is highly recommended that you configure your paths and options when running the program for the first time. 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 hold the files that will be ZIPPED up (compressed). ZIPUP FILE TARGET DIR: Directory location where the 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 end up. DOS SESSION WORK FILE: This parameter will describe where COMMAND.COM lives. The value is obtained from COMPSEC. 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). - PAGE 6 - 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. 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. SCAN.EXE PRGM. OPTIONS: Parameter options used for virus scan during extract or compress. ZIP/UNZIP --- PASSWORD: Place your choice of password for ZIP garble / ungarble operation. Refer to section on password protection. 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. ***** CHECKING FOR PKZIP.CFG: ZIP Terminus 7.0B 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. ***** DOS SESSION: 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 at any time simply by typing 'EXIT' and pressing <ENTER>. DO NOT attempt to go back to THE ZIP TERMINUS by re-launching ZT70B.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) 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, an audible cue will sound. Be careful. Plan your directory PATHS and ZIP options with caution! 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. 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/choose 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 effect 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 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. -----> 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. If you need to perform file operations you should jump to DOS SESSION and then EXIT when finished. 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 infectors 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 7.0B 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 must 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 7.0B 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 are compatible with this type of operation. Read the PKZIP(tm) 2 User Guide NOW! for a more detailed description of extraction options. ***** OVERFLOW Warning: ZT70B has a 512 file limit on ZIP file list functions. To ZIPUP or UNZIP more than 512 files press <SHIFT #8> for *.* mode operation. ***** 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. Make sure the auto-scan options include /M /CHKHI so RAM memory will be checked. Read PKZIP(tm) 2 User Guide for information on PKSFX. ***** ZIP FILE COMMENTS: (-z) There is only one type of comment operation offered 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. It 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 a ZIP file after modem transfer, a hard disk crash, etc. Version 7.0B will check a single Zip, or a list of ZIPs found in the chosen Directory. ***** 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 may be changed by pressing <F5> and changing the password default parameter. Don't forget to save your changes when you are finished so that each time you run THE ZIP TERMINUS your first choice password will be loaded. 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. CAUTION!: Remember your password when zipping up. It is not feasible to unzip files in a ZIP file that are password protected if you don't have the right password! ***** 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. The RAM FREE figure displayed is only a guide to help users determine if their work programs and utilities will have enough space to operate. It does not necessarily refer to the total conventional memory(i.e. 640Kb, 512Kb, etc.) minus the sum of memory the programs you are running actually occupy. The number of KB FREE refers to the largest contiguous or adjacent set of RAM locations available and therefore, in a general sense, also refers to the size of the largest executable program that may be launched from the ZIP Terminus. (code, data, etc. within conventional RAM) CTRL-F under ZTEC70B operation displays the amount of conventional RAM free for PKZIP(tm) and VIRUSCAN(tm) operations. ***** 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): 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) 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 SUBMENU: Main menu select #5 activates the virus scan submenu. Here you may scan entire subdirectories or logical drives for virus infection using the McAfee Associates program SCAN.EXE . It is suggested that you should 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 ZIPUP/UNZIP garble operations. It may be user defined and entered into the default table. 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! - PAGE 14 - ***** VIRUS CHECK - PROGRAM FILES: 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. IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU SEEK EXPERIENCED HELP IN DEALING WITH COMPUTER VIRUS INFECTIONS! ***** OPERATING FROM WINDOWS: A Windows Icon has been provided with The Zip Terminus v7.0b. The Zip Terminus is a DOS application and should be run as such. It is not recommended that you run this program from the DOS BOX. When you launch The Zip Terminus by use of 'icon click' make sure that the /UNATTEND option is enabled for virus scan functions. Check the ZTEC default table entry #12 and from main menu #5 make sure that the /UNATTEND switch has been turned on. ***** USING ALT-P TO CHANGE DIRECTORIES: All operation paths\directories are set to their default values as specified in the ZTEC configuration table when ZTEC is first run. As you move into each submenu the current operation directories will be refreshed with the default values. Using ALT-P to change a current operation directory will not in turn change the default value. After you leave the current submenu all operation directories will once again be refreshed to their default values. In other words, use of ALT-P only changes current operation directories on a temporary basis until you leave the current submenu. Also, changing a path while you are in the ZTEC configuration table submenu WILL NOT change the CURRENT PATH value until you return to the main menu. - PAGE 15 - ***** 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. ***** VIRUS DETECTION ADDENDUM: DO NOT use the ZIP Terminus virus scan functions in an environment or on a machine where another virus disinfector utility is installed and running. 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. ***** NOTE: The ZIP Terminus virus scan functions SHOULD NOT be used with other virus detection or disinfection software. This warning extends but is not limited to TSR type detectors. Use The ZIP Terminus in concert with the McAfee Associates anti-virus programs ONLY for best results. ***** ZIP TERMINUS START-UP OPTIONS: /S = Reduce possible "video snow" on older CGA displays /M = Eliminate window background colors. Useful on systems which utilize a single color display(green, amber,etc.) and a CGA adapter or on LAPTOP 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 C> zt70B.exe /M <press ENTER> or D> zt70B.exe /Q <press ENTER> or any combination thereof C> zt70B.exe /VQSM <press ENTER> ***** 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 - ***** ZTEC70B UPDATE INFORMATION ***** The Zip Terminmus supports most PKZIP v1.1 and 2.04x options. Note that certain options like multi-volume spanned archives, etc. are not available with v1.1 . 1. Added heads-up option display for VIRUSCAN(tm) in submenu #5, "VIRUS SCAN FILES" . Added VIEW activity/log selection. Virus scan options used during compress and extract operations are still set from the default table. 2. Added support for VIRUSCAN(tm) /history --> activity/log function. User is given opportunity to activate log function from the default table which is brought up by pressing F5-PROGRAM SETUP. Also included in the default table is an entry which allows the user to specify the directory location and filename of the log file. 3. -ex option combination is now the default when running the ZIP TERMINUS v7.0B for the first time or when a configuration file is not found. This combination is both PKZIP v1.1 and v2.04g friendly. It translates to use maximum compression - create smallest ZIP file possible. The User may change this to most valid flat archive options supported by PKZIP. Press F5 at a menu or submenu and edit the default table. 4. Added popup help to guide user when editing compression or extraction option entries. Added to each submenu the ability to bring up PKZIP(tm) help display. 5. Revised this documentation file to allow printing with proper paging, etc. on most types of printers. 6. Added switch selections for recursive compress with optional path structure inclusion. Added switch selections for extraction with optional restore/create path\directory structure. ZTEC 7.0B also allows extraction from Zips containing path\dir. structure information with the user option of specific or wildcard designated path\filename(s) without path\dir restoration. 7. Increased logical drive support from A..I to A..Z 8. The Zip Terminus v7.0B was re-designed to yield maximum memory free during execution of memory intensive operations. Press Ctrl-F at - PAGE 17 - ZTEC70B UPDATE Information Cont. the main menu to display free conventional RAM is available. SCAN currently needs 320Kb and PKZIP(tm) 206kb(v2.04g) on an unexpanded machine. 9. This version of the ZIP Terminus was updated for VIRUSCAN(tm) version 9.14v102. 10. Floppy operation now limits program function selection to virus scan only. Compress, extract, make exe and other operations are not allowed if floppy installation work disk is detected. 11. This version of The Zip Terminus supports the creation/restoration of recursive or non-recursive multi-volume ZIPs. Format, DOS verify, and other options are switch select available. File extraction without path restoration and with the optional use of wildcard specification is available. 12. Added advanced user mode switching. Read the section entitled "ADVANCED USER MODE" found in this document. 13. Added the ability to run PKCFG.EXE from the default table. This gives users the option to modify the PKZIP.CFG configuration file while running the Zip Terminus. PKCFG.EXE must be located in the same directory as PKZIP, PKUNZIP, etc. 14. The Zip Terminus attempts to detect earlier versions of PKZIP. Zip Terminus options such as CREATE M-V ZIPs and RESTORE M-V ZIPs are not available with PKZIP v1.1 . 15. The Zip Terminus v7.0B monitors the DOS environment variable ZTEC. Users may use this to set Zip Terminus startup options. NOTE: This variable is read only at startup. Usage is as follows: SET ZTEC=Q SET ZTEC=S SET ZTEC=V SET ZTEC=M SET ZTEC=QSM SET ZTEC=SMQ Where: M = Disable background colors - use on laptop, CGA one color displays, etc. Q = Quiet mode - kill sound routines. S = Snow checking on older CGA's V = Set F8-VIRUS SCAN FILES to ON with program start-up. See note - START-UP OPTIONS - for more information. Set ZTEC from the command line or batch file. Read your operating system manual for more information on the SET command. ( FOR MORE LAST MINUTE CHANGE INFORMATION PLEASE READ README70.TXT ) - PAGE 18 - ********** 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. | 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 DEFAULT 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 19 - ********** 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. Please note that the PKZIP(tm) 2 User Guide and Tutorial and the program PKCFG.EXE are extras available only to full registered users of PKZIP. See page #20 for information on how to register PKZIP. - PAGE 20 - 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. For a list of files contained in The ZIP Terminus program package please read page 2 of this document.(ZTEC70B) 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 / LICENSE = $ 20.00 ONLY U.S. FUNDS ACCEPTED! | NJ RESIDENTS ADD SALES TAX = $ | ------- MAKE YOUR REMITTANCE TO: | SUB-TOTAL = $ | SHIPPING AND HANDLING = $ 4.00 S.T.CALISE | OVERSEAS SHIPMENT ADD $2.00 = $ 673 HERBERTSVILLE ROAD | ------- BRICK, NJ 08724 USA | TOTAL = $ REGISTERED Personal Home users of The ZIP Terminus are eligible for upgrades to subsequent releases. Please send $6.00 U.S. funds to the author at the above address. Don't forget to specify disk media type and your current address. Instant update/upgrade is available for -PAID REGISTERED- users. Please write to S.T.Calise at above address for info. STC BBS 908-206-1386 2400 .. 14.4K 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 (408) 988-3832 office 3350 Scott Blvd, Bldg. 14 (408) 970-9727 fax Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A. For registration/license information on PKZIP, PKUNZIP, and other PKWARE Inc. programs please contact: PKWARE Inc. (414) 354-8699 office 9025 N. Deerwood Drive (414) 354-8559 fax Brown Deer, WI 53223 - PAGE 21 - 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. SCAN.EXE, CLEAN.EXE, VALIDATE.COM, VIRLIST.TXT Copyright (c) 1989-1993 by McAfee Associates. 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