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SYMANTEC CORPORATION - PETER NORTON GROUP
README.TXT file for Norton Virus Scan
Welcome to Norton Virus Scan!
This file contains information about Norton Virus Scan, a scan-only
version of Norton AntiVirus. Full versions of Norton AntiVirus are
available for DOS/Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Novell NetWare.
Please read the WIN95NAV.TXT file if you have downloaded Norton
Virus Scan to check for viruses before you install Windows 95.
To print this file from the DOS prompt, type:
COPY README.TXT PRN:
This document has four sections:
1. Technical Support Information: where to go for help on using
Norton Virus Scan.
2. Ordering Information: tells you how to order the complete version
of Norton AntiVirus.
3. Technical Information: includes information about the complete
version of Norton AntiVirus.
4. General Virus Information: describes the most common DOS viruses.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
Recorded technical support information for the Norton Virus Scan is
available from our 24-hour Virus Newsline at 1-503-465-8555.
ORDERING INFORMATION
To purchase the complete version of Norton AntiVirus for Windows and
DOS, see your local dealer or call one of the following numbers:
United States: 1-800-441-7234
Europe(Holland): 31-71-353-111
United Kingdom: 01628-592-222
Germany: 02-11-99170
France: 01-41-38-69-69
Australia: 02-879-6577
Canada: 1-416-366-0423
Italy: 2-550-12266
Other countries: 1-503-334-6054
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To launch Norton Virus Scan, type NAVSCAN at the DOS prompt.
This freeware version of Norton AntiVirus does not offer all of
the features available in the complete version of Norton
AntiVirus. It is designed to scan executable files for viruses
(viruses cannot infect data files), remove boot infector viruses
(viruses that infect boot MBR or boot records) and give you an
overview of the full Norton AntiVirus program. This version will
NOT repair infected files and does NOT provide an automatic
monitoring program.
The complete version of Norton AntiVirus is a comprehensive
solution for preventing viruses from infecting your computer.
It detects and removes over 5,300 known viruses and virus
strains. In addition, it protects against unknown viruses by
monitoring your system for irregular file activity. Should
Norton AntiVirus detect an infection, it can repair most
infected files quickly and easily before the virus damages your
system. Norton AntiVirus is available for DOS/Windows 3.1 and
Windows 95.
In addition, Norton AntiVirus features the following:
Auto-Protect - A memory-resident device driver or TSR (VxD on
Windows 95) that protects your system against infection while
you are working in other applications. It detects both known
and unknown viruses. With its patent-pending Virus Sensor
Technology, it will catch unknown viruses BEFORE they infect
your system. It can repair, delete, or even halt your computer
when a virus is found. With its unique ability to scan files
when they are created, you are assured that a virus won't end
up on your computer after uncompressing an archived ZIP file,
for example. It can protect your system areas from alteration
and will also check floppy disks when first accessed and when
you reboot your computer. The DOS Auto-Protect TSR can be
loaded in EMS, HMA, UMBs, High Memory, or conventional memory.
In fact, it can load different parts of itself in different
types of memory. It is a dynamic-memory protection system.
That means that the memory usage will grow and shrink depending
upon which features you enable or disable. Auto-Protect
requires as little as 5K RAM. The Windows 95 Auto-Protect VxD
takes no DOS memory.
Scanner - The full screen application that scans your
computer's memory and drives for the presence of known and
unknown viruses. It is here that you can also configure all
aspects of Norton AntiVirus, view the Virus List, or view the
Activity Log or Infection Log (these features are described
later in this file). The Scanner can check ZIP 1.x or 2.x
compressed files for viruses, without the need to first
uncompress them. It is the fastest virus scanner on the market
today.
Flexible scanning features - Norton AntiVirus can be configured
to quickly check your entire computer system for virus
infection. Scanning can be set to occur every time you start
your computer, or only on demand. Also included is a Windows
Scheduler, so you can specify the exact time to perform a scan.
You can execute a scan of your entire system in the background,
while working within your word processor or other application.
Virus updates - Norton AntiVirus lets you upgrade your virus
protection without having to wait for software updates.
Symantec's 24-hour Virus Newsline offers access to the latest-
breaking news about new viruses and instructions on how to
protect your system from them. Virus updates can be downloaded
from the Symantec BBS or CompuServe, or obtained on disk from
the Norton AntiVirus subscription update service.
Configurable options - Gives you complete control over the way
Norton AntiVirus operates. Norton AntiVirus is the most
configurable anti-virus product on the market. For example,
when a virus is found, you can specify exactly what to do with
it (delete it, repair it, prompt the user, halt the computer,
or just notify the user). Another example is the ability to
specify how to alert the user or others when a virus is found
(generate audible alerts, display a custom message, alert
network users, alert the network console, or alert Norton
AntiVirus for NetWare NLM).
Unique Exclusions List - You can exclude a drive, directory, or
list of files from being checked for different operations. For
example, suppose you want your FORMAT program to be able to
write to the boot record of a floppy disk. You can easily
exclude it from being checked. There are 8 different
operations from which you can exclude particular files or
directories of your choice. Norton AntiVirus is the only
anti-virus product that provides this type of flexibility.
Inoculation - For industrial-strength protection, you can
inoculate your system against future unknown viruses. Norton
AntiVirus can inoculate not only your files, but also your
system areas, such as the boot records and master boot records.
Password Protection - Almost every feature of Norton AntiVirus
can be password protected. For example, you may not want
anyone removing virus definitions from the Virus List. You can
protect only that feature of Norton AntiVirus, or you can
password-protect all options. In this way you can ensure that
only you are able to make configuration changes.
Virus List - Norton AntiVirus has full details on over 5,300
viruses and virus strains. You can look up the symptoms of a
particular virus or what effect it will have once it is
triggered.
Network Features - Norton AntiVirus has many features for the
corporate environment. It has the most configuration options
of all anti-virus products. This means you can configure it to
work the way your organization works. In addition, if a virus
is found it can notify other users, notify Norton AntiVirus for
NetWare NLM, or notify network consoles. Norton AntiVirus can
be configured to password-protect specific features, so only
selected users can access certain features. With the multipack
version, you get NavUpdate, which provides centralized
configuration, installation, and updating of Norton AntiVirus
and virus definitions. You will no longer have to go from
workstation to workstation installing or updating Norton
AntiVirus. Also, Norton AntiVirus works on all major network
environments, including Novell NetWare, 3Com OPEN, OS/2 LAN
Manager, AT&T Starlan and more.
Activity Log and Infection Log - All activity is tracked in
an Activity Log and Infection Log. You can spe