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F-PROT 2 introduction
F-PROT 2 is an anti-virus program - similar to version 1, yet fundamentally
different. The earlier version could best be classified as a collection of
various anti-virus utilities, often with overlapping functions.
In version 2 many of the programs have been combined into one, and the
user-interface has been totally redesigned. Instead of having to specify
various command-line options, the user is now presented with a menu-driven
interface. Anyone who prefers to use command-line options can still do so,
however - see COMMAND.DOC for details.
The package consists of several files, which are:
VIRSTOP.EXE the virus-intercepting program.
F-PROT.EXE the main program
SIGN.DEF virus signatures
*.TX0 language files for various languages
VIR-HELP.* virus information in various languages
*.DOC information about viruses and the package
The function of VIRSTOP.EXE is to intercept known viruses - it will
prevent the execution of any program infected with any of the viruses
it recognizes. See VIRSTOP.DOC for a description of this program.
The other program provides virus scanning, disinfection and information.
To run it, just give the command
F-PROT <enter>
If F-PROT.EXE is run from a diskette it might appear rather slow, but then
it is safe from being infected by a virus - provided the diskette is write-
protected, of course.
F-PROT first performs a self-test, to see if it has been infected with a
virus, and then it loads the virus signatures into memory. The next step
is to search for viruses in memory, but this can be disabled with the
/NOMEM command-line switch.
You will then be greeted by a screen which shows the available functions:
Scan
Install
Viruses
Program
Quit
As a detailed description of some of the functions is provided in separate
.DOC files, they are only described briefly here.
Scan (see SCAN.DOC): Searches for viruses, using a large (and growing) set
of virus signatures. The user can select where to search, and choose
between three different search modes.
Install (see INSTALL.DOC): When this option is selected, a new menu will
appear where it is possible to select which language to use. It also
provides some configuration of the program, as well as installation of
VIRSTOP.EXE.
Viruses: When this function is selected, a new menu appears with a couple
of virus-related functions. One is 'Information', which provides information
on viruses - a description of their size, behaviour, origin and other
facts which may be of interest. The second option allows the user to enter
a search pattern for a new virus. This should only be necessary between
the discovery of a totally new virus and the arrival of an updated version
of F-PROT.
Program: Answers to some common questions, such as how to obtain updates
and how to contact the author. Also an attempt to answer the persistent
question of how many viruses F-PROT will detect.
Quit: Exit from the program