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- July 1996
- Symantec AntiVirus Research Center, Symantec/Peter Norton
- README.ENG - Updating the Norton Antivirus Virus Definitions
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-
- This document contains instructions for updating the virus
- definitions files for the following products:
-
- Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95
- Norton AntiVirus 3.0 (DOS / Windows 3.x)
- Norton AntiVirus 3.0 Network Manager (NAVUPDAT)
- Norton AntiVirus for NetWare 1.0 & 2.0
- Norton AntiVirus Scanner for Windows NT
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- * IMPORTANT NOTE FOR WIN 95 USERS *
- * *
- * WIN 95 USERS PLEASE NOTE - ALWAYS RUN A SCAN IN WINDOWS MODE IMMEDIATELY *
- * AFTER COPYING IN THE NEW DEFINITIONS. YOU SHOULD DO THIS BEFORE YOU *
- * REBOOT YOUR MACHINE. SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. *
- * *
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-
- This update contains the following files:
-
- \(root)
- README.ENG This file
- README.DOS Language specific readme
- JUL96.TXT Text file that describes what's new in this update.
- VIRSPEC.TXT Special instructions concerning specific viruses.
-
- \NAV
- NAVEX.DAT External detect/repair database for DOS NAV
- NAVEX.VXD External detect/repair database for NAV for Windows 95
- NAVEX16.DLL External detect/repair database for NAV for Windows 3.x
- NAVEX32.DLL External detect/repair database for NAV for Windows 95/NT
- VIRSCAN.DAT This is the main data file used by Norton AntiVirus. This
- file replaces the existing VIRSCAN.DAT in your Norton
- AntiVirus directory.
- VIRSCAN.INF This data file is used by Norton AntiVirus to display
- virus information, such as virus characteristics and
- behavior. This file is not required to detect or repair
- viruses.
- VIRSPAA.DAT Detection Annoying.4060
- VIRSPBB.DAT Quicky.1376
- VIRSPBU.DAT Repair for Burglar.1150
- VIRSPBY.DAT Repair for Byway
- VIRSPCB.DAT Detection and repair for Crazy Boot
- VIRSPCR.DAT Repair for Cruel Boot
- VIRSPDB.DAT Repair for Da'Boys
- VIRSPDH.DAT Repair for Die Hard
- VIRSPEM.DAT Repair for Emmie.2702, Emmie.2823, Emmie.3097
- VIRSPET.DAT Repair for Ether
- VIRSPFZ.DAT Repair for Fairz
- VIRSPGZ.DAT Repair for Godzilla
- VIRSPJA.DAT Repair for Bad_Head
- VIRSPLR.DAT Repair for Little Red.1465
- VIRSPNA.DAT Detection for Sat_Bug.Natas
- VIRSPNR.DAT Repair for Neuroquila
- VIRSPNS.DAT Detection for Neuroquila
- VIRSPPC.DAT Repair for CPW
- VIRSPPP.DAT Detection for Predator
- VIRSPR0.DAT Repair for Frankenstein
- VIRSPRM.DAT Repair for Roma.PG
- VIRSPSF.DAT Repair for Scream Fist.652
- VIRSPSM.DAT Detection for SMEG
- VIRSPUK.DAT Repair for Unknown.1329
- VIRSPUR.DAT Repair for Urkel
- VIRSPWD.DAT Detection file for the MS Word Macro Family of viruses
- (Colors, Concept, DMV and Nuclear).
- VIRSPWW.DAT Repair for Werewolf.1500 & Werewolf.1500 (2)
- VIRSPYA.DAT Repair for Yesmile
- VIRSPZA.DAT Repair for Zarma
-
- \NAV\NAVUPDAT
- INSCANM.DAT INSCANB.DAT INSCANF.DAT INTSRF.DAT INTSRB.DAT
- Virus databases used by Norton Antivirus
-
- \NAVNLM
- VIRSCANM.DAT Macintosh virus database used by Norton Antivirus for
- Netware v1.0 & v2.0
- NAVEX.NLM External detect/repair database for NAV for Netware
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- To update Norton AntiVirus 3.0 virus definitions:
-
-
- 1. Copy all of the files located in the \NAV directory of the
- Norton Antivirus update diskette to the location where Norton
- AntiVirus has been installed. By default, this is the C:\NAV
- directory.
-
- 2. Scan a drive, directory, or file with Norton AntiVirus 3.0, in
- either DOS or Windows. Doing so, will automatically update the
- Norton Antivirus TSR.
-
- 3. Reboot your computer to reload the updated Norton Antivirus
- TSR.
-
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- To update Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 virus definitions:
-
- 1. Double-click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop. The My
- Computer window opens displaying your available drives.
-
- 2. Double-click the drive or directory that contains the Norton
- AntiVirus definitions update diskette.
-
- 3. Copy all files from the \NAV directory of the Norton Antivirus
- update diskette to your Norton Antivirus for Windows 95 folder.
- By default, this is the C:\Program Files\Norton Antivirus folder.
-
- 4. Scan a drive, directory, or file with Norton AntiVirus.
- Doing so, will automatically update the Auto Protect portion of
- Norton Antivirus.
-
- 5. Restart your computer so that the Automatic Protect will use the
- newest virus definitions.
-
-
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- To update Norton AntiVirus for NetWare 1.0 & 2.0 virus definitions:
-
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- * IMPORTANT NOTICE - Norton Antivirus for Netware v1.0 *
- * *
- * If your Norton AntiVirus for NetWare 1.0 is dated before July 13, 1994 *
- * you will need to update your version. *
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-
- 1. Map a drive letter to the volume and directory where Norton
- AntiVirus for NetWare is installed.
-
- 2. Insert the Norton AntiVirus update disk into the floppy drive.
-
- 3. Disable Norton AntiVirus for NetWare, using either Norton
- AntiVirus for NetWare Windows configuration component, or at the
- server console using the function keys.
-
- 4. Copy all of the files located in the \NAV directory of the
- Norton Antivirus update diskette to the location mapped in
- step 1.
-
- 5. Copy all of the files located in the \NAVNLM directory of the
- Norton Antivirus update diskette to the location mapped in
- step 1.
-
-
- Enable Norton AntiVirus for NetWare, using either the Norton
- AntiVirus for NetWare Windows configuration component (NAVNLM.EXE),
- or at the server console using the function keys.
-
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- To update Norton AntiVirus Network Manager (NAVUPDAT) virus definitions:
-
- NOTE: The Norton AntiVirus Network Manager maintains a network copy
- of Norton AntiVirus to support distribution. Make sure you have
- access rights that allow read and write operations to the
- NAVUPDAT directory.
-
- 1. Map a drive letter to the volume and directory where Norton
- AntiVirus is installed.
-
- 2. Insert the Norton AntiVirus update disk into the floppy drive.
-
- 3. Copy all files from the \NAV and NAV\NAVUPDAT directory to
- the network directory where the Norton AntiVirus Network
- Manager files reside.
-
- 4. If your version of Norton Antivirus Network Manager is dated on or
- before July 1, 1995, you must modify your .NNS configuration
- file to install/distribute all update files (by default, this
- file is _DEFAULT.NNS)
-
- a) First locate the [InstallFiles] section in your .NNS file.
- Add the entry:
- VIRSP*.DAT
- to the list.
-
- b) Second locate the [DefinitionUpdateFiles] section. Add
- the entry:
- VIRSP*.DAT
- to the list.
-
- The new definition files are now in place for network distribution.
-
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- Please read JUL96.TXT for a detailed list of the new virus
- definitions in this update and important information about current
- worldwide virus alerts.
-
-
- Thank you for using SYMANTEC products.