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- August 4, 1991
-
- Virex Fact Sheet
-
- If you're reading this, then you're already concerned about the possibility
- of your computer system getting infected with a virus. You've taken a good
- first step in protecting your system by downloading FLU_SHOT+.
-
- Although FLU_SHOT+ is a good product and will protect you from most of the
- computer viruses known to date, it is only one step in fully protecting your
- computer system from the threat of computer viruses. The author of FLU_SHOT+
- has a more comprehensive solution available, as exclusively marketed by
- Microcom: VIREX!
-
- Virex is a commercial product, available at your local computer store or
- via your favorite mail order source. If you'd like to get a taste for what
- Virex has to offer, please read on and be sure to download the free scanner
- program, VIRX, from your local computer bulletin board.
-
-
- Details
-
- Virex is a comprehensive solution to the threat of DOS-based computer viruses.
- It detects the presence of viruses and repairs files infected by common
- viruses. Once your computer is disinfected, Virex continuously monitors the
- computer so that virus infections are prevented. Virex is compatible with
- Microsoft Windows and Novell networking software.
-
- Virus Detection and Treatment
- -----------------------------
- VIRX is a detection-only version of VPCScan. This version is fully
- functional in the detection of known viruses, but cannot repair infected
- files. The VPCScan program examines individual files, directories, a single
- or series of floppy disks, and hard disks for the presence of over 300 known
- viruses. VPCScan can repair files infected by many known viruses, including
- those believed to cause over 95% of PC infections. Infected files can be
- repaired or removed, allowing the user to quickly return to business as usual.
-
- Real-Time Virus Prevention!
- ---------------------------
- Virex also includes a terminate-and-stay resident (TSR) program that
- continuously monitors a computer so that virus infections are prevented. It
- inspects each program when started for known viruses and can remove or repair
- files infected before a virus can spread.
-
- The TSR program calculates a unique signature for each executable file and
- informs the user of any changes prior to execution. Another TSR can alert
- the user to all attempts to format or write directly to a disk, or to read
- or write to specified files. These features prevent unknown virus infections.
-
- VirexPro's Action Learning Mode enables the user to identify certain
- actions(e.g., reading or writing to a file) that are legitimate and
- therefore, should be permitted. This feature eliminates interruption during
- routine operations.
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- Customized Protection for Multiple Users
- ----------------------------------------
- Four security levels enable system administrators to select each user's level
- of virus security. An optional password system allows different protection
- for several users of the same computer.
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- Network and Windows Compatibility
- ---------------------------------
- Virex can scan files on network drives for viruses. A network administrator
- can also use Virex to specify legitimate programs for users operating in a
- server environment. These powerful features reduce the threat of viruses
- spreading over networks. Virus detection, treatment, and prevention also
- operates for applications running in a Windows 3.0 environment.
-
- Frequent Product Updates
- ------------------------
- Virex is updated every six weeks to detect newly discovered viruses.
- Registered users are notified promptly about updates. Users may purchase
- individual updates or subscribe to a convenient Annual Update Service to stay
- on top of the computer virus problem. Updates are sent automatically to
- Virex subscribers.
-
- Your First Update Free!
- -----------------------
- Virex users receive their first update delivered free of charge.
-
- Virex Fact Sheet (Cont.)
-
- VPCScan Features:
- -----------------
- * Detects the presence of over 540 viruses
- * FastScan Technology!
- * Repairs infected files
- * Scan individual files, directories, a single or series of
- disks, or a hard disk
- * Can be operated in batch mode
-
- Virex TSR Features:
- ----------------------
- * Requires only 608 bytes of memory!
- * FastScan Technology!
- * Detects the presence of over 540 viruses
- * Examines each file when executed for viruses
- * Alerts user to executable file's signature changes
- * Repairs infected files instantly
- * Novell Netware and Windows compatible
-
- VirexPro TSR Features:
- ----------------------
- * Diagnoses each file when executed for viruses
- * FastScan Technology!
- * Detects the presence of over 540 viruses
- * Repairs infected files instantly
- * Alerts user to suspicious actions
- * Action Learning Mode
- * Audit trails of alerts
- * Customize Protection for multiple users
- * Novell Netware and Windows compatible
-
- Operating Requirements:
- -----------------------
- Virex requires a hard disk and operates on IBM PC/XT, AT, PS-2 and 100%
- compatibles running MS-DOS 2.1 or later. The Virex TSR requires only 608
- buytes of memory. The VirexPro TSR requires 40K of memory. A minimum of
- 512K system memory is recommended.
-
- Price:
- ------
- Virex has a suggested retail price of $129.95, and is widely available
- through dealers and mail-order retailers. A convenient 10-PAK is also
- available at a suggested retail price of $779.00. Please contact Microcom at
- (919)490-1277 for the name of a dealer near you.
-
- Site Licenses Available:
- ------------------------
- Microcom offers an attractively priced site licensing plan for sites of 50 or
- more computers. Please contact Microcom at (919)490-1277 for details.
-
- Virex Fact Sheet (Cont.)
-
- More Information:
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- To enter your name on the Virex mailing list for further information, please
- return this attached form to:
-
- Virex Information
- P.O. Box 51489
- Durham, NC 27717
-
- Thank you for your interest in Virex!
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- Number of Computers in Company: ___________________
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- Do you have a modem? ________________________
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- What Online Service do you frequent, if any? ____________________________
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- Do you use Windows 3.0 in your environment? ____________________________
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- What percentage of your users use Windows? ____________________________
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- Have you ever been infected with a virus? ____________________________
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- Which one(s)?___________________________________________________________
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