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- Central Point Software is now shipping Central Point Anti-Virus 1.2, an
- update which increases protection by detecting and cleaning more than 200
- new viruses. Other new features include enhanced protection against
- stealth viruses, a customizable install option and blind operation from
- the command line. Among the more than 1,000 viruses that the program now
- finds and eliminates are Dir2, SVC V6 and Maltese Amoeba.
-
- According to a recent report released by Dataquest, Inc., the level of
- virus encounters increased exponentially between 1990 and 1991. "This
- increased threat of infection leads naturally to an increased need for
- protection," said Tori Case, Central Point Anti-Virus product manager.
- "Central Point Anti-Virus 1.2 not only ensures safety against even the
- most complex stealth viruses, but with the new Custom Install option, the
- program can be easily implemented across an entire organization making it
- the best virus protection available for corporations."
-
- Increased Protection Against Unknown Stealth Viruses
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- Central Point Anti-Virus 1.2 now detects both known and unknown stealth
- viruses in memory. Stealth viruses are especially dangerous because they
- conceal their presence from both users and virus detection software by
- hiding file size changes or failing to update the DOS date stamp. Central
- Point Anti-Virus uses a special low-level technology to bypass these and
- other stealth techniques.
-
- New Install and Command Line Options Automate Operation
-
- Two new features in Central Point Anti-Virus 1.2 simplify installation. The
- Custom Install option allows system administrators to create customized
- configurations of the program for automatic installation by end users,
- either via diskette or across a network. In addition, the Update option
- allows users to install a new version of Central Point Anti-Virus without
- reconfiguring the previous version's program options.
-
- Central Point Anti-Virus 1.2 now gives the option of running from the DOS
- command line without displaying the program's user interface. This allows
- the program to run transparently to the end user. With this option the
- program can be configured to display or hide the file names as they are
- scanned. Additionally, a customizable text message may be displayed while
- the program is scanning to inform the user of the scan status.
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- Upgrade Information and Product Availability
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- Central Point Anti-Virus 1.2 has a suggested retail price of $129 and is
- available from major software distributors and resellers in North America.
- The cost of a single update is $20. An optional subscription plan provides
- customers four consecutive releases for $59. Customers in the U.S. and
- Canada can order updates or obtain more information by calling (800)
- 445-4208. Central Point Anti-Virus 1.2 is currently shipping.
-
- System Requirements
-
- Central Point Anti-Virus runs on IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or 100 percent
- compatibles with DOS 3.1 or higher and 512K of RAM. Central Point
- Anti-Virus supports Microsoft Mouse drivers version 6.14 or higher,
- Logitech/Dexxa mouse drivers version 3.4x or higher or 100 percent
- compatibles.
-
- Central Point Software, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, is the leading
- developer of utility software and offers a broad line of utility products
- for DOS, Windows and Macintosh platforms. Founded in 1981, the company has
- grown to annual revenues of more than $53 million, and its installed base
- of registered users now numbers more than one million. Central Point's
- products are translated into several languages and are available in more
- than 25 countries.
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- Central Point Software
- 15220 N. W. Greenbrier Parkway, #200
- Beaverton, OR 97006
- Customer Service (503) 690-8090
- Technical Support (503) 690-8080
- Fax (503) 690-8083
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