Power Utilities/Power Utilities.iso/utility/pro166/vir.hlp

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VC.BIN CORRUPTED

This may mean that VC.BIN has been tampered with. We can't
guarantee that it will work properly, but you may try.

You may remake VC.BIN by COPY VCBIN VC.BIN.

{END}
{VC_9}
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VIRUS DETECTED TYPE1, (FILE INFECTOR)

DON'T PANIC!

A change in the Victor Charlie program was detected. This is
almost certain proof that you are under virus attack.

We will determine for certain whether this is a real virus. If
it is, it is the type of virus which attacks only programs.
This should be NO problem for Victor Charlie.  Please follow
these steps carefully.

  WHAT WE WILL DO NEXT:
    1.  Victor Charlie will use the captured virus
        signature to scan your hard disk for infected files.

    2.  When an infected file is found, you will be asked if
        you wish to Wipe the file. You should answer "Yes".

    3.  For safety, Victor Charlie will then re─boot your
        computer.

    5.  After re─boot, it is important to IMMEDIATELY run
        Victor Charlie again. Usually, the system will now
        be completely free of viruses.

        If Victor Charlie still reports the presence of a
        virus, follow the directions carefully. You may have
        a nasty, persistent form of virus that needs further
        work to remove.
{END}
{VC_14}
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VIRUS DETECTED TYPE1, (FILE INFECTOR)

VC has encountered a dual problem. VC.BIN has been corrupted
and a Type 1 virus (file infector) was detected.

It is very likely that the two problems are related.  You may
safely continue to run Victor Charlie under these conditions.

It is NOT safe to quit this program and resume computing!

Since a virus signature will almost certainly have been
captured, we strongly recommend that you run VCHECK. The
"Search and Destroy" option at the main menu will do this.

This will immediately identify infected files and, at your
command, Wipe them out for you.
{END}
{VC1_5}
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POSSIBLE MEMORY PARASITE

There is a discrepancy between actual RAM memory installed and
DOS─reported memory. This is a typical trick used by a virus
attempting to hide from your system.

The best strategy for such vermin is to immediately run "Quick
Check" from the main menu to re─confirm presence of this virus.
This will capture a virus signature, and allow you to "Search
and Destroy" this parasite on your entire drive(s).

If you do this now, you can pinpoint any infected files, Wipe
them out, and prevent re─emergence of this virus
{END}
{VC1_6}
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PROTECTED FILE CHANGED OR MISSING

Victor Charlie has detected changes in files designated for
special protection.

This MAY indicate a virus attack. If you have made changes to
any of the protected files, Victor Charlie will immediately
alarm.

For example: You may have changed AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS
files or these changes may have been the result of installing
new software.
{END}
{VC1_7}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 2), BOOT INFECTOR

Something ── or someone ── has changed the boot sector of
your disk. No normal software ever touches this vital area.
Many viruses, on the other hand, replicate here.

If you have recently changed your DOS version, this may be
a false alarm. In such a case, you should re─initialize
Victor Charlie with the command "VC NEW".

Otherwise, this could be a virus. Victor Charlie probably
will fix this problem by killing the virus at a keystroke.
{END}
{VC1_9}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 1), FILE INFECTOR

Victor Charlie is certain your computer is under virus attack.
Please do NOT stop this program or turn off the machine now.
We will help you deal with this problem if you allow us.

Your virus is a Type 1 (File Infector) virus. It is likely you
have several infected program files right now. Victor Charlie's
real─time virus signature capture has successfully taken a
sample of this virus. We will use this to find infections and
Wipe them out!

Please follow the easy on─screen instructions which follow. If
we work together, we should be able to defeat this virus to
allow you to return to your normal computing in short order.
{END}
{VC1_10}
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PROTECTED FILE CHANGED OR MISSING
      Signature Capture attempted

You have asked Victor Charlie to protect a program. Changes
to this program indicate a virus attack. VC5 has captured a
virus "signature" from this program, and added it to your
Virus Signature Library, VC1.SIG.

You should choose the Search & Destroy option at the VC5
menu to try to track down instances of this virus on your
disk. If a virus attack is confirmed, be sure to check
programs on your backup diskettes as well.
{END}
{VC1_13}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 2), BOOT INFECTOR
     PROTECTED FILE CHANGED OR MISSING

Victor Charlie has detected changes in files designated for
special protection.

At the same time, Victor Charlie has detected changes in the
boot process of your computer. This is almost certainly a
virus attack.

Victor Charlie has attempted a valid signature capture. You
should now run the "Search & Destroy" option on all your
drive(s).

This will pinpoint any infected files, Wipe them out, and
prevent re─emergence of this virus
{END}
{VC1_14}
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POSSIBLE MEMORY PARASITE & FILE INFECTOR

There is a discrepancy between actual RAM memory installed and
DOS─reported memory. This can be caused by a virus trying to
hide itself in RAM.

At the same time, Victor Charlie has detected a file─infecting
virus. This could indicate a nasty dual infector virus.
DO NOT turn your machine off!

Victor Charlie has captured a signature of the virus. You now
should "Search and Destroy" on all your drive(s).

This will pinpoint any infected files, Wipe them out and
prevent re─emergence of this virus.
{END}
{VC1_15}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 1), FILE INFECTOR
     PROTECTED FILE CHANGED OR MISSING

Victor Charlie is certain your computer is under virus attack.

Please do NOT stop this program or turn off the machine.
We will help you deal with this problem if you allow us.

It appears you have been attacked by a particularly nasty viral
strain which affects both programs AND your actual DOS system.
We should be able to clean up this problem with some careful
work. Victor Charlie's real─time virus signature capture has
successfully taken a sample of this virus. We will use this to
find infections after we restore your system to normal.

If infection re─occurs, please perform a "cold boot" from your
write─protected DOS floppy diskette before running VC again.
{END}
{VC1_16}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 2), BOOT INFECTOR &
VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 1), FILE INFECTOR
You have contracted a nasty, "dual─infector" virus! Please
read the following carefully.

This virus has infected one or more files and ALSO the
Boot Sector of this drive. Virulent viruses do this in
order to restart immediately, even if you cold boot your
computer. Now that we have identified the problem, VC5
can work towards the solution.

We should be able to kill the Boot Sector portion of this
virus with a single keystroke. Then we will work with you
to Search and Destroy this virus in all infected files.
{END}
{VC1_17}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 2), BOOT INFECTOR
     PROTECTED FILE CHANGED OR MISSING
           Signature Capture attempted

This computer has an active virus!
Victor Charlie has found two problems at once. They indicate
you have been struck by a virulent virus affecting both
program files and the Boot Sector of this disk.

Viruses do this in order to restart immediately, even if you
cold boot your computer. Now that we have identified the
problem, VC5 can work towards the solution.

We should be able to kill the Boot Sector portion of this
virus with a single keystroke. Then we will work with you
to Search and Destroy this virus in all infected files.
{END}
{VC1_19}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 1), FILE INFECTOR
     PROTECTED FILE CHANGED OR MISSING
           Signature Capture attempted
An active virus is working in this computer now. It has
infected Victor Charlie. It also has infected one or more of
the programs you asked VC5 to keep special watch over.

We should, together, be able to work to track and kill this
virus. VC5 has attempted to captured a "signature" from this
virus. The signature has been added to your Virus Signature
Library, VC1.SIG. VC5 will use this library as it tracks the
virus.

Please use the Search & Destroy option at the VC5 menu. This
function will search all your virus─vulnerable program files
to find any which are infected.
{END}
{VC1_22}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 2), BOOT INFECTOR &
VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 1), FILE INFECTOR
     PROTECTED FILE CHANGED OR MISSING
This computer has an active virus!
Victor Charlie has found two problems at once. They indicate
you have been struck by a virulent virus affecting both
program files and the system files of this disk. One or more
of your special files monitored by VC5 appears to be
affected.

Viruses do this in order to restart immediately, even if you
cold boot your computer. Now that we have identified the
problem, VC5 can work towards the solution.

We should be able to kill the Boot Sector portion of this
virus with a single keystroke. Then we will work with you
to Search and Destroy this virus in all infected files.
{END}
{VC1_26}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 2), BOOT INFECTOR &
VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 1), FILE INFECTOR
     PROTECTED FILE CHANGED OR MISSING
           Signature Capture attempted
This computer has an active virus!
Victor Charlie has found two problems at once. They indicate
you have been struck by a virulent virus affecting both
program files and the system files of this disk. One or more
of your special files monitored by VC5 appears to be
affected. VC5 has captured a specimen "signature" of this
virus for inclusion in your Virus Signature Library, VC1.SIG.

Viruses do this in order to restart immediately, even if you
cold boot your computer. Now that we have identified the
problem, VC5 can work towards the solution.

We should be able to kill the Boot Sector portion of this
virus with a single keystroke. Then we will work with you
to Search and Destroy this virus in all infected files.
{END}
{VC1_21}
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POSSIBLE MEMORY PARASITE
    BOOT & FILE INFECTOR

Victor Charlie is certain your computer is under virus attack.
Please do NOT stop this program or turn off the machine now. We
will help you deal with this problem if you allow us.

It appears you have been attacked by a particularly nasty viral
strain which affects both programs AND your actual DOS system.
We should be able to clean up this problem with some careful
work. Victor Charlie's real─time virus signature capture has
successfully taken a sample of this virus. We will use this to
find infections after we restore your system to normal.

If infection re─occurs, please perform a "cold boot" from your
write─protected DOS floppy diskette before running VC again.
{END}
{VC2_9}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 1), FILE INFECTOR

Victor Charlie is certain your computer is under virus attack.
Please do NOT stop this program or turn off the machine now.
We will help you deal with this problem if you allow us.

Your virus is a Type 1 (File Infector) virus. It is likely you
have several infected program files right now. Victor Charlie's
real─time virus signature capture has successfully taken a
sample of this virus. We will use this to find infections and
Wipe them out!

Please follow the easy on─screen instructions which follow. If
we work together, we should be able to defeat this virus to
allow you to return to your normal computing in short order.
{END}
{VCHECK_6}
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SUSPICIOUS FLOPPY BOOT SECTOR

Victor Charlie has found that the floppy disk currently being
checked has an unusual boot sector with virus─like code.

To be safe, Victor Charlie recommends that you run "Disinfect
Floppies" from the "General Security" menu. This will replace
the current floppy disk boot with a generic and safe boot
sector.

Remember: You CAN get a virus from a data disk! Never boot from
an unknown disk before running "Search & Destroy" on it.
{END}
{VCHECK_9}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 1), FILE INFECTOR

Victor Charlie is certain your computer is under virus attack.
Please do NOT stop this program or turn off the machine now.
We will help you deal with this problem if you allow us.

Your virus is a Type 1 (File Infector) virus. It is likely you
have several infected program files right now. Victor Charlie's
real─time virus signature capture has successfully taken a
sample of this virus. We will use this to find infections and
Wipe them out!

Please follow the easy on─screen instructions which follow. If
we work together, we should be able to defeat this virus to
allow you to return to your normal computing in short order.
{END}
{VCHECK_11}
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SUSPICIOUS FLOPPY BOOT SECTOR

Victor Charlie has found that the floppy disk currently being
checked has an unusual boot sector with virus─like code.

To be safe, Victor Charlie recommends that you run "Disinfect
Floppies" from the "General Security" menu. This will replace
the current floppy disk boot with a generic and safe boot
sector.

Remember: You CAN get a virus from a data disk! Never boot from
an unknown disk before running "Search & Destroy" on it.
{END}
{VCHECK_14}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 1), FILE INFECTOR

Victor Charlie is certain your computer is under virus attack.
Please do NOT stop this program or turn off the machine now.
We will help you deal with this problem if you allow us.

Your virus is a Type 1 (File Infector) virus. It is likely you
have several infected program files right now. Victor Charlie's
real─time virus signature capture has successfully taken a
sample of this virus. We will use this to find infections and
Wipe them out!

Please follow the easy on─screen instructions which follow. If
we work together, we should be able to defeat this virus to
allow you to return to your normal computing in short order.
{END}
{VCHECK_15}
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VIRUS DETECTED (TYPE 1), FILE INFECTOR
         SUSPICIOUS FLOPPY BOOT SECTOR
This computer has an active virus!
Victor Charlie has found two problems at once. They indicate
you may have been struck by a virulent virus affecting
your programs. The boot sector of this floppy diskette also
shows classic signs of viral infection.

Please follow Victor Charlie's lead for the moment to Search
& Destroy the active virus. You probably will want to use
the VC5 menu option to Disinfect Floppies later. This will
clear up what seems to be probable viral code in the boot
sector of the floppy diskette under examination.
{END}
{VCOMP_2}
{VCHECK_2}
{VC2_2}
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UNABLE TO LOCATE MYSELF
ON YOUR COMPUTER!

This is an exceptional occurrence. If Victor Charlie was
properly installed, this should not happen.

If you have renamed VC5 programs, please take a moment to
properly rename it by running the VINSTALL routine again.

To do this, you will need to reboot your computer with a clean
DOS diskette which you are sure of.

For complete instructions, refer to the Victor Charlie manual.
{END}
{VCOMP_3}
{VCHECK_3}
{VC2_3}
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IMPROPER INITIALIZATION

VCOMP has not been initialized by VC1. This normally will take
place at installation.

If you did not run VINSTALL, and have copied Victor Charlie
files from the distribution diskette, you will need to take a
little time to run VINSTALL now. If not, the VC program will
not run competently or correctly. VINSTALL is a one─time duty.

To do this, you will first need to reboot your computer with a
clean DOS diskette which you are sure of.

For complete instructions, refer to the Quick Start section of
the Victor Charlie manual.
{END}
{VCOMP_5}
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BAD INPUT FILE

This message means that one or both of the file names you typed
in for Bitcheck audit comparison were missing.

Please check that the file name(s) were correctly typed in.
Remember that you MUST include the Drive and Path if the
file(s) you wish to audit and compare are not present in the
current directory.

EXAMPLE:

C:\MYDIR\VSUM.REF

Also remember that BOTH of these files must have been made by
VCHECK. This means you either:

    1) Ran the "Audit Programs" option at the Main Menu, or,

    2) Used VCHECK manually from the DOS prompt, or,

    3) Employed VSEARCH.BAT
{END}
{VCOMP_6}
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STATISTICS SAME IN BOTH LISTS,
BUT LISTS DIFFER

The Bitcheck results are the same in both lists ── but there
are files in one list which don't appear in the other.

You might, for example, have just installed a new word
processor but you have not yet run the Audit Programs option
to make a new, updated Reference. The new files were not in
the original list, but were recorded when you ran "Compare
Bitchecks" again.

The solution is simple: When you are through reading this help,
choose the "New Audit Reference" under the Condition Yellow
options from the previous menu. Your reference list will be
automatically updated for you.
{END}
{VCOMP_7}
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LISTS HAVE MISMATCHED STATISTICS

The Bitcheck files you are comparing indicate changes have
been made. This COULD be an indication of a virus attack upon
the programs or data you are comparing.

A list of the changes noted is available here. Please look
over this list carefully. If you have not made changes to
the files listed yourself ── it is possible you have been
under attack by hostile software, probably a virus.
{END}
{VCOMP_9}
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VCOMP HAS A VIRUS!

Victor Charlie is certain your computer is under virus attack.
Please do NOT stop this program or turn off the machine now.
We will help you deal with this problem if you allow us.

Your virus is a Type 1 (File Infector) virus. It is likely you
have several infected program files right now. Victor Charlie's
real─time virus signature capture has successfully taken a
sample of this virus. We will use this to find infections and
Wipe them out!

Please follow the easy on─screen instructions which follow. If
we work together, we should be able to defeat this virus to
allow you to return to your normal computing in short order.
{END}
{VCOMP_14}
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VCOMP HAS A VIRUS!
Victor Charlie is certain your computer is under virus attack.
Please do NOT stop this program or turn off the machine now.
We will help you deal with this problem if you allow us.

Your virus is a Type 1 (File Infector) virus. It is likely you
have several infected program files right now. Victor Charlie's
real─time virus signature capture has successfully taken a
sample of this virus. We will use this to find infections and
Wipe them out!

Please follow the easy on─screen instructions which follow. If
we work together, we should be able to defeat this virus to
allow you to return to your normal computing in short order.
{END}
{VCOMP_15}
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VCOMP HAS A VIRUS!

Your computer is under attack by a file─infector virus. VC has
captured a signature from this virus. You will be able to
Search & Destroy all infections.

The Bitcheck lists you have been auditing indicate damage may
be limited. Although some differences were noted, VC found no
virus─vulnerable files obviously infected by this virus. This
indicates you have discovered this virus before major harm.

Return to the VC menu now and prepare to hunt down this virus
with the Search & Destroy option.
{END}
{VCOMP_16}
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VCOMP HAS A VIRUS!
BITCHECKS INDICATE
VIRUS MAY HAVE SPREAD.

This computer is under attack by a file─infector virus. VC has
captured a signature from the virus. You will be able to Search
& Destroy all infections.

The Bitcheck lists you have been auditing show changes. This is
an indication you may have suffered damage to your virus─
vulnerable files already. More help will be available as you
proceed to track this Type 1 virus to its source.
{END}