PC 486, 24 MB RAM, 50 MB of free hard disk space, Service Pack 3 and higher installed
For the computer wit Windows 2000:
PC Pentium, 64 MB RAM, 50 MB of free hard disk space,
For the computer wit Windows XP:
PC Pentium, 64 MB RAM, 50 MB of free hard disk space,
(The program itself requires 25 MB, the rest is reserved for the integrity database file and its index.)
The network edition of Avast32 3.0 program enables the remote control of AVAST32 program on the other workstation over the network. It allows you to create, edit and start tasks for virus scanning on remote computers, see the results and take the appropriate measures directly from your computer.
To ensure the communication among computers it necessary that on computers must be AVAST32 program running or at least its engine. It is assured by an automatic starting of the engine on operating system start. So you just need to install the AVAST32 program and restart Windows. A user has to be logged into the Windows to ensure the program engine is active.
For support of network functions it is necessary to install TCP/IP protocol. If you use Internet or Intranet on your computer, the protocol is already installed, if not, you will probably have to install the TCP/IP protocol.
If you don't need to use network functions of Avast32 program, you don't have to install the protocol.
For Scheduler support in Windows 95 and NT it is essential to install MS Task Scheduler. This program can be installed via MS IE 4.0 installation.
Installation:
- Make sure that your computer meets the minimal system requirements for the program installation.
- Run the installation file SETUP.EXE from \AVAST32\ folder from our CD.
- Then follow the on-screen instructions.
Serial number of Network edition:
With your Network edition of the program you have obtained two serial numbers, which differs in the first letter. The number with "W" should be used for an installation on the workstations. The number with "S" should be used for an installation on computers, from which you would like to remotely administrate the other computers.
Do not provide the number beginning with "S" to "regular" user of the network!
Deinstallation:
- exit all running parts of AVAST2 program
- Via "Add/Remove programs" in Control panels perform the deinstallation
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List of known problems:
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- Program doesn't work well under Windows NT with SP6 installed. SP6a (or previous versions SP3-SP5) are required.
- Problem in data integrity results: files, which haven't been found because of different task setting, are reported as deleted. E.g.: the first task finds and accepts the files contained in ZIP file, the second task, which isn't set for testing of files in ZIP file, will report the files as deleted.
- During the installation it is not possible to choose target directory under Windows 98 with client for Novell installed. (An update of client available on the http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q192/2/49.asp should solve the problem)
- It is not possible to rename the files included in compressed files, it is only possible to take them out.
- The "Folder to move files to" item is set to "C:\TEMP" by default on the "Virus alert" task setting page. Ensure that this folder exists, if not create it. You can also change the folder, but folder presence is necessary for the correct moving operation!
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions:
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I am unable to install the program, because there is a previous version installed, but this version can't be uninstalled, what do I do?
I you are installing the program onto the standalone computer, or computer, on which you don't want to use network version of AVAST32 program, answer "NO". If you are connected to the local network, or using TCP/IP protocol and want to use network version of AVAST32 program, select "Yes".
I am unable to install the program from a shared drive, which name contains "space", what to do?
With your Network edition of the program you have obtained two serial numbers, which differs in the first letter. The number with "W" should be used for an installation on the workstations. The number with "S" should be used for an installation on NT servers and on workstations, from which you would like to remotely administrate the other computers.
Do not provide the number beginning with "S" to "regular" user of the network!
What's the system of users┤ rights in AVAST32 3.0 program? Is it the same as Novell or Windows NT?
As AVAST32 is expected to be used in network, it is likely that an activity of some users will have to be restricted. This is supported by the system of users┤ rights. The rights are of two kinds - personal rights and task rights.
This system is not the same as Novell or Windows NT, i.e. if the user is logged to the Windows NT as an administrator it doesn't mean that the user is logged to the AVAST32 program as administrator, too (see chapter 15 in manual).
Use "administrator" as a name and the group name leave empty. The login dialog can be displayed in the following way:
In the simple user interface: click the ball in the upper left corner and choose "Login" from the shown menu.
In the enhanced user interface: click with the right mouse button on the local computer icon on the "Task" tab and choose "Logout" from the shown menu, then click on the icon again and choose "Login".
Is it possible to verify the functionality of antivirus program whether it really finds the viruses?
Yes, it is possible. Detailed information can be found at:
http://www.asw.cz/eicar.htm
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Program history:
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Build 510 - Nov2002
- AVAST32 program engine optimized
- AVMAISRV.EXE program (scanning IMAP mails) fixed
Build 499 û Oct2002
- AVMAISRV.EXE program (Internet mail plugin) fixed
Build 483 - Sep2002
- fixed TMD network update under Windows NT/2000/XP systems using NTFS disks
Build 479 - Aug2002
- fixed problem in detection of attachments in electronic mails
- fixed problem in processing of ARJ files with password
Build 470 - Jul2002
Build 464 - Jun2002
- problem with starting of resident protection under Windows XP fixed
- AVMAISRV.EXE program (Internet mail plugin) under Windows 95 fixed
Build 459- May2002
- better security for AVMAISRV.EXE program (POP, SMTP and IMAP ports are now invisible to remote computers)
- fixed problem in detection of atypical attachments in electronic mails
- fixed problem in ARJ files processing
Build 448 û Apr2002
- improved stability of resident protection under Windows 9x/Me
- fixed the compatibility problem with Opera 6.01 program
- added displaying of exact version number of VPS virus database in all parts of Avast32 program
Build 440 û Mar2002
- AVMAISRV.EXE program (Internet mail plugin) fixed
- if the virus database is older than 2 months a warning message will be displayed now
Build 427- Feb2002
- support for SOCKS proxy added into SYNCER.EXE program
Build 419 - Jan2002
- installation of Avast32 program under Windows 95 and Windows 95 OSR2 fixed
- repeated selection of update server added into SYNCER.EXE program
- problem in aVupdate.exe program causing repeated program updates of the same version fixed
- Build 406 û Dec2001
- support of proxy authentification extended in SYNCER.EXE program
- remote setting of SMTP server fixed
- virus database updates via iAVS system under Windows NT, 2000, XP (while logged under user account) fixed
- new: avast! Network Manager - enhancement for Avast32 Network edition version 3.0
Build 399 - Nov2001
- scanning of compressed files RAR and ARJ added
- Internet Mail plugin compatibility with Pegasus Mail improved
Build 390 - Oct2001
- Windows XP support added
- Trojan Horses detection improved
Build 384 - Sep2001
- fixed setting of network configuration in Avast32 program
- fixed the compatibility problem with RoxioÆs DirectCD program
- fixed the compatibility problem with DECROSÆs Protect program
- fixed on-demand scanning on MS Exchange server
Build 372 - Aug2001
- fixed the compatibility problem with DirectCD program
Build 365 - Jul2001
Displaying of more detailed virus message into Internet Mail plugin added
Build 354 û Jun2001
- the compatibility with MS Terminal Server improved
- support for IMAP protocol into Internet Mail plugin added
Build 341 - May2001
- avUpdate program (update via FTP or HTTP under Windows 9x) fixed
- added the checking of license validity for virus database updates (VPS file)
Build 333 - Apr2001
- AvPopWiz program fixed
- Internet Mail plugin fixed
Build 321- Mar2001
- AVAST32 program core optimized
Build 317 - Feb2001
- new structure of VPS file with better macrovirus detection. The new features will be used only with the latest AVAST32 program engine 317 and higher. It is recommended to update the whole program.
- added Avast32 MS Outlook/Exchange plugin, see AVAST32\ENGLISH\MAIL.TXT
- fixed problem in MAKETASK program
Build 309 - Jan2001
- fixed the problem in resident protection causing problems during dial-up connection to internet on some computers
- fixed the compatibility problem with application using the LASERLOCK copy protection
- added scheduling of iAVS update
Build 294 - Nov2000
- added new, faster algorithm for the file viruses scanning, which is automatically enabled on computers with at least 64 MB of memory
Build 299 - Oct2000
- minor improvements implemented
Build 289 - Sep2000
- optimized the start process of AVAST32 program core
- improved stability of resident protection under Windows NT
Build 276 - Aug2000
- update process under Windows NT adjusted
- added connection of Windows users with Avast32 users (menu item "login as anonymous" renamed to "login as windows user")
Build 261 - Jul2000
- added incremental updates of virus database via internet (iAVS)
- incremental updates of virus database integrated into automatic network update system (TMD files)
Build 254 - Jun2000
- added AvUpdSvc program, which is used for the automatic updates under Windows NT from now.
- optimized update process of virus database VPS. Now the VPS file is replaced even when the program is running. The program restart is not necessary anymore for the start of using the new VPS file.
- changed the way of logging the update process.
- fixed testing of MAPI objects.
- added new feature into the resident protection. Now it is possible to specify the file extensions, which will be scanned on file opening operation.
Build 247 - May2000
- added Avast32 Internet Mail plug-in
- optimized testing of compressed files
- fixed problem in task "Scan: interactive selection"
- optimized program engine shut-down
Build 239 - Apr2000
- added recursive processing of compressed files (e.g. scanning ZIP archives in e-mails)
Build 225 - Mar2000
- optimized testing of MIME files
Build 223 - Feb2000
- minor changes in the program
Build 219 - Jan2000
- minor improvements implemented
Build 213 - Dec99
- added "blind login" to remote computer (the latest engine 213 is necessary)
- added the testing version of ciphering of INI files
- added the testing version of the support for internet mail
Build 197 - Nov99
- the items from "Options" menu has been moved to "Computer" menu
- fixed problem in LGUARD32 program
- added testing of PST files and MAPI areas
Build 181 - Oct99
- added removing of boot viruses from boot sector of diskettes (both automatically and interactively)
- possibility to start certain program, when the virus is found or task is finished
- possibility to change the icons for each task
- testing of CD-ROM separated from the other removable media on Windows shutdown (fixed problem with removable media)
- added setting of "Pause resident task" and "Pause task" right (older version of AVAST32 will get the same rights for PAUSE and RPAUSE from STOP and RSTOP rights on security initialization)
- LOG file of engine is always written and it is not possible to turn it off
- implemented new folder: aswGetDBFFolder for storing the integrity database. If it is not defined, the RW folder is used. The user needs a RW right for this folder.
Build 170 - Sep99
- added support for DHCP Server
- added scanning of MIME a UUENCODE files
- added a new icon representing the program engine status (computers, about which there is no information yet, are marked with the icon with the red cross)
- now the files are scanned for viruses during the first creation of the data integrity database (e.g. on the first start of Simple user interface), the infected files won't be included in the created database
- added option to set the action with infected files in the Quick32 program (Explorer extension)
- added another page for resident protection configuration in the program options
- added "Archives" page in the task configuration
Build 162 - Aug99
- more stable resident protection under Windows 9x
- the problem with memory leak under Windows NT fixed
- added option to create "Groups", for easier network administration
Build 154 - Jul99
- scanning of PowerPoint documents added (the full program installation is needed, not only VPS update)
- scanning of compressed files (ZIP) added
- detailed settings of Simple user interface added
Build 135 - Jun99
- faster scanning of XLS files
- added AUTORUN for making the program installation/update easier
- added the search function in the virus list
- automatic start of resident protection works also after the log off and log into the Windows.
Build 132 - May99
- added cleaning of macroviruses from MS Word97 and MS Excel 5/95/97 documents
- fixed compatability problem between resindent protection and 16-bit aplication, e.g MS Word 6
- added possibility to create batch proccesed task
- added support for drag & drop on task list tree
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