Thank you for purchasing SAM. Be sure to update your virus definitions
immediately after installing for the best protection available. Locate the SAM
Folder on your drive and launch SAM. From the Tools menu select Update Virus
Definitions and follow the instructions to dial the SAM server using your modem.
For technical support questions, please point your browser to
http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/index.html.
SAM is the most comprehensive virus prevention, detection, and
elimination software available for your computer.
Here's what SAM does automatically:
* Checks applications for viruses at the time you run them
* Checks MS Word documents and Excel worksheets for macro
viruses
* Checks floppy disks for viruses when you insert them into a drive
* Checks files you download from the Internet, a BBS, or e-mail
* Monitors your Macintosh for any activity that might indicate the
presence of a virus
When you perform an easy installation of SAM, these automatic
protection features are already turned on.
Here's what you can do with SAM:
* Update virus definitions using your modem
* Scan disks, folders, or files for viruses on demand
* Schedule virus scans to occur at specified times
* Protect applications from being infected by unknown viruses
* Customize SAM to fit your virus-prevention needs
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What's new:
• SAM 4.5.1
- Fixed Segment Loader errors when Intercept loads
- Fixed floppy swapping problems during installations
- Fixed problems with Installer-aware feature during MacOS 7.6 installation
- No longer installs old versions of SAM Virus Definitions or SAM Virus Help over newer ones
- Startup Disk Builder no longer requires that the Disk Tools disk be so named
- Fixed problems when SafeZone is on but Intercept is off
- Fixed problems when Prevention is set to None
- No longer attempts to mount a volume with the Internet Config download folder if it is off-line
- Fixed slow scanning of large applications
- Changed name of SAM QuickScan File so older versions won't overwrite it (or vice versa)
- Fixed conflicts with various applications: PeachTree, MacMoney, AppleOrder
- Scans all Microsoft Word and Excel documents regardless of file type
Known conflicts:
- With FaxSTF 3.2.3 enabled, SAM quits unexpectedly while attempting to update Virus Definitions. Before attempting to update Virus Definitions, temporarily disable FaxSTF by selecting "Turn Fax Software Off" from the FaxMenu.
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• Installed File Location
This section outlines where the SAM files are located on your disk.
SAM Folder:
SAM
SAM Help
SAM 4.5 Read Me
Startup Disk Builder
System Folder:
SAM Virus Definitions
SAM Virus Help
Extensions:
SAM Intercept
SAM Intercept Jr. (not installed when SAM Intercept is installed)
Apple Modem Tool
XMODEM Tool
Control Panels:
SAM alias
Preferences:
SAM Preferences
SAM User Definitions
Apple Modem Tool Prefs
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• Startup Disk Builder
If your Macintosh came with a System software CD ROM, it is not necessary to create a Decontamination Disk. In an emergency situation you can start your Macintosh from the CD ROM and use SAM Install #2 Disk to repair any virus infections. See "Decontamination Procedures" in Appendix B of the SAM user manual for more details on safely decontaminating your system.
Remember that Startup Disk Builder should only be used to create System 7 or later Decontamination Disks.
If you have a Performa 400 series computer, use the "Utilities" disk when asked for "Disk Tools" by the Startup Disk Builder program.
If you are using System 7.5.3, you should have two Disk Tools disks (or disk images). If you have a Power Macintosh, a 68K Macintosh with a PowerPC Upgrade Card installed, or one of the 68K Macintosh computers listed below, use the "Disk Tools 2" disk with the Startup Disk Builder program.
PowerBook 150 series computers
PowerBook 190 series computers
Macintosh LC 580
Macintosh LC 630
Macintosh LC 630 DOS
Macintosh Quadra 630 series computers
Macintosh Performa 580 series computers
Macintosh Performa 630 and 640 series computers
If you have 68K Macintosh that is NOT on the list, use "Disk Tools 1" with the Startup Disk Builder program.
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Update Virus Definitions
• SAM Virus Definitions Update Server
The phone number for the SAM Virus Definitions Update Server is 1-541-334-4082.
In Europe, the phone number is +31-71-5353299.
In Australia, the phone number is 02-817-2698.
In SouthEast Asia, the phone number is +61-2-817-2698.
If you are outside these areas, please contact your local dealer or Symantec office.
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• Invisible File
- SAM creates an invisible file named SAM QuickScan File 4.5.1 on any drive that it scans. The size of this file depends on the number of files residing on the scanned drive.
Note: The SAM QuickScan File is not known to have posed any problems to users of any SAM version. This information is provided to comply with all international laws requiring that users be advised of hidden (or invisible) files created on, or copied to, their hard disks.
